Ken Rosenthal has just tweeted that the Blue Jays have signed potential Hall of Fame shortstop Omar Vizquel. Details and links forthcoming -- if you see them, add them in a comment!
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January 23, 2012
Cleveland’s favorite shortstop Omar Vizquel will try to for one more season in the sun. If he makes the Blue Jays team, it will be his 24th season in the big leagues. The Jays will be his 6th team, including the Mariners, Indians, Giants, Rangers and White Sox.
Omar responded to a tweet from a fan who said they were a little sad that Omar didn’t come to Cleveland. Omar...
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January 22, 2012
Earlier this morning, it was reported that David Eckstein had decided to retire, but Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says that's not the case (Twitter link). Rosenthal quotes Eckstein's agent, Ryan Gleichowski: "If the right opportunity arises, he will play."
Jon Heyman tweeted earlier today that Eckstein had the opportunity to play for the Mariners last season...
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January 24, 2012
If you were worried about preparing yourself for a baseball season that doesn't include Omar Vizquel, the 44-year-old infielder is doing his best to make sure you won't miss him.
Vizquel will try to keep this baseball thing going for a 24th season, agreeing to a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The news was first reported by ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick...
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January 24, 2012
The Prince Fielder sweepstakes are nearing an end, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports wrote earlier this morning. Click here for the latest on Fielder and continue reading for Rosenthal’s rumors...
It appears likely that Giants starter Tim Lincecum will sign a two-year deal in the $41-42MM range, Rosenthal writes. The Giants and their ace right-hander exchanged arbitration submissions...
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January 23, 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed
Omar Vizquel to...
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January 23, 2012
Omar Vizquel and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract. Vizquel's agent, Adam Katz, declined to provide further details Monday, such as whether Vizquel would be on a major league or minor league deal. ESPN first reported the sides had agreed to a deal. The veteran infielder, who turns 45 on April 24, would be headed into his 24th major league season if he makes...
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January 23, 2012
The Blue Jays and veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel are moving closer to an agreement, Vizquel's agent Adam Katz tells ESPN's Jerry Crasnick (Twitter link).
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January 23, 2012
Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, his agent Adam Katz confirmed to ESPN.com.
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January 24, 2012
A bidding war could be about to erupt for a .143 hitter in the Dominican Winter League, and the Miami Marlins plan to outspend everyone for him.
ESPN analyst and former Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden tweeted Monday night that the Marlins "remain committed to outbidding the Cubs and Tigers for Yoenis Cespedes if and when he becomes a free agent."
Fox Sports...
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January 23, 2012
The Blue Jays signed veteran infielder Omar Vizquel to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Monday night.
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January 23, 2012
The Rangers are discussing reliever Koji Uehara with several teams, one of whom are the Blue Jays, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link). The Red Sox and Orioles were both involved in talks regarding Uehara earlier this winter, with Uehara himself saying he wished to return to Baltimore.
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January 23, 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays and infielder Omar Vizquel have agreed to terms on a contract.
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