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Omar Vizquel May Call It Quits
When you think of all-time great shortstops, Omar Vizquel may get overlooked, but for those who know baseball, Vizguel is most likely top five on the list. Now at 45 and currently playing with the Toronto Blue Jays, Vizquel looks to be calling it a career after the current season. While he is not sure, he is definitely
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29 days ago
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29 days ago
Blue Jays INF Vizquel ejected for arguing
Blue Jays infielder Omar Vizquel was ejected from Tuesday's game against Texas for arguing balls and strikes from the bench.
Home plate umpire Sam Holbrook ejected Vizquel, 45, with Texas catcher Mike Napoli batting in the top of the fifth, apparently taking exception to Vizquel's comments about calls going against Blue Jays rookie right-hander Drew Hutchison.
Manager John...
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29 days ago
Vizquel Discusses Possibility of Cleveland Return
With the Toronto Blue Jays in town for opening weekend, a familiar face has returned to Progressive Field. Now-utility infielder Omar Vizquel, who turns 45 later this month, appeared in Thursday’s Opening Day as a late-inning defensive replacement. Before the game, however, he chatted with 92.3 The Fan’s Daryl Ruiter about a possible future with his old team:
“I wanted...
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April 08, 2012
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April 08, 2012
Omar Vizquel Makes Toronto Blue Jays’ Roster
Forty-four-year-old shortstop Omar Vizquel has made yet another Major League roster, having earned a spot with the Toronto Blue Jays. The hopeful Hall-of-Famer, who will turn 45 in less than one month, is batting .433 through 15 exhibition games with the Jays, adding a bunt single and scored a run in Toronto’s recent win over the Orioles.
The 11-time Gold Glove winner and three...
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March 29, 2012
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March 29, 2012
In With The Old: Omar Vizquel To Break Camp With Blue Jays
You know the deal with the Toronto Blue Jays by now: since Alex Anthopoulos took over, the club has been riding a youth movement that now sees the likes of Adam Lind and Dustin McGowan as the longest-tenured members of the ball club.
So then, how does a 44-year old Omar Vizquel fit into the picture?
Just fine, says GM Alex Anthopoulos. The 11-time gold-glover was signed to a minor...
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March 29, 2012
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March 29, 2012
44-year-old Vizquel added to Blue Jays' roster
Omar Vizquel was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster Wednesday a month before his 45th birthday, making the backup infielder the oldest active position player in the major leagues.
The 11-time Gold Glove winner had signed a minor league contract on Jan. 23. He spent the previous two years with the Chicago White Sox as a utilityman and mentor to younger players.
Vizquel turns...
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March 28, 2012
Blue Jays SS Vizquel expects this season to be his last
The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Omar Vizquel said he expects this season to be his last before retiring.
Vizquel, who will turn 45 in April, signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays last month.
He spent the past two seasons with the Chicago White Sox, batting .251 with eight RBIs in 58 games in 2011.
The slick-fielding Vizquel has spent 24 seasons in the major leagues. He...
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February 23, 2012
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February 23, 2012
Vizquel to play for Jays in 24th season
Omar Vizquel and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms on a one-year contract Monday.
Vizquel's agent, Adam Katz, declined to provide further details, such as whether Vizquel would be on a major league or minor league deal. ESPN first reported the sides had agreed to a contract.
Vizquel tweeted: ''I'll be with the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training this year to...
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January 23, 2012
Players to Celebrate in 2012: Omar Vizquel
This is the fourth part in a series of celebrating long-time players who we might see for the last time in 2012. This post and the one before on Pudge Rodriguez are difficult because the players in question have yet to sign deals for the 2012 season. The first three in the series also focused on what this writer figures to be Hall of Fame careers. Adding Omar Vizquel to this series...
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January 15, 2012
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January 15, 2012
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