Former Giants’ Reliever Javier Lopez Calls it Quits: Report

Javier Lopez, a longtime relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, is hanging it up for good, according to reports.The lefty hurler on Wednesday announced his expected retirement decision, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported. GOP's Silencing of Warren Throws Senate Into Turmoil "More than anything, it's just time," Lopez told Rosenthal. "It's a young man's game. Although I think I can compete, it's getting harder and harder to get ready for spring."Lopez made his Major League Baseball debut in 2003 at the age of 25. He joined the "Orange and Black" in 2010 before helping the team win three titles during his seven-year run in San Francisco. The lefty specialist posted a career 3.48 ERA to go along with 358 strikeouts. San Francisco Strip Club Patrons Allege Rip-Off By his lofty standards, 2016 was a down year for Lopez. He had a 4.05 ERA in 68 appearances and struggled with his command at times. Lopez walked left-handed hitter Anthony Rizzo in the ninth inning of an NLDS Game 4 loss, but that was just about the only blemish on his postseason record with the Giants.Lopez, a brilliant under-the-radar move in the middle of the 2010 season, allowed just one earned run over 23...