Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel wants to spend his offseason learning how to fight bulls [not pictured] in his home country of Venezuela. I’m stunned that I really don’t have a joke for that.
“Just go and learn the basics and stuff,” Vizquel said. “It’s one of my things on the to-do list. There’s a lot of [...]
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Vizquel's newest offseason adventure: bullfighting
Omar Vizquel is done catching massive snakes. Next up, he wants to become a matador.
The Texas Rangers infielder, who last winter searched for anacondas, plans to try bullfighting when he goes home to Venezuela this winter.
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Understandably, there is a contingent of fans that would love to see Omar Vizquel back with the Cleveland Indians - whether on the field or in the front office. Unfortunately, the veteran shortstop will not concern himself with such matters this offseason. At least not right away. This is because he will be busy taking [...]
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As if being a post-modern painter and raising wallaroos wasn't enough to keep shortstop Omar Vizquel occupied in the offseason, it seems that multiple Gold Glove winner will be pursuing a far more dangerous hobby this winter: bullfighting.
The Texas Rangers infielder, who last winter searched for anacondas, plans to try bullfighting when he goes home to Venezuela this winter.
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Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel, 42, hopes to play again in 2010
Omar Vizquel, the oldest position player in the major leagues is planning to play another season.
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel to try bullfighting in offseason
Omar Vizquel is done catching massive snakes. Next up, he wants to become a matador.
Adventurous Omar Vizquel eager to try bullfighting
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Vizquel's newest offseason adventure: bullfighting
Omar Vizquel is done catching massive snakes. Next up, he wants to become a matador.
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