David Phelps served his purpose as a member of the Miami Marlins. Fans loved the intensity he pitched with, and his commitment to contributing to a winning team. Even on his way out, he managed to help the organization’s future by netting a stable of promising prospects.
Pablo Lopez is a right-handed pitcher that the Miami Marlins hope will continue to improve. What he lacks in velocity, he makes up for it control and an ability to mix pitches. He worked primarily as a starter while a member of the Seattle Mariners organization.