YORVIT TORREALBA RUMORS
These Colorado Rockies don't quit, come from behind and beat Braves
Yorvit Torrealba came through in the clutch on Wednesday.When it is still snowing, it is too early to tell what kind of baseball team a fan base will be watching as spring turns to summer. The Colorado Rockies are not exempt from this rule.Over the course of time, in the history of this great game, there are countless examples of teams that started out hot in April, only to fizzle...
Hernandez, Torrealba to become free agents
Offered outright assignments to Triple-A Nashville, Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever and catcher Yorvit Torrealba have refused the offers and will elect to become free agents this offseason.
After struggling mightily down the stretch in his 17th season in major league baseball, Hernandez will attempt to join his 11th team, if he doesn't retire in the offseason. As a long...
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October 17, 2012
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Brewers add Torrealba for catching depth
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers made a move Friday to shore up its bench for a playoff push by acquiring catcher Yorvit Torrealba from Toronto in exchange for cash.
The 34-year-old split time between Texas, where he started the year, and Toronto this season, tallying a .233 average with four home runs and 14 RBI.
Torrealba has bounced around the majors for much of his career,...
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September 21, 2012
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Rangers to release C Torrealba
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Yorvit Torrealba on waivers so he can be given his unconditional release, ESPN Dallas reported Wednesday. Torrealba was designated for assignment after the Rangers traded for catcher Geovany Soto from the Chicago Cubs before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Torrealba will become a free agent if he is not claimed by another team by 1 p.m. ET...
Yorvit Torrealba strikes umpire in Venezuela (Video)
Happy Birthday, Yorvit Torrealba. Here's a clip of Torrealba striking an umpire in Venezuela during the 2011 MLB offseason.
While playing for the Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League during the 2011 MLB offseason, Torrealba argued following a strikeout. He was ejected by umpire Dario Rivero Jr, and before leaving delivered...
Rangers' Torrealba suspended for striking umpire
Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who struck an umpire during a game last Friday, has been suspended by the Venezuelan winter league for 66 games for his actions.
The Venezuela native was playing for the Leones del Caracas team when the incident occurred. Torrealba hit home-plate umpire Dario Rivera Jr. in his mask after striking out. Rivera received medical attention between...
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December 26, 2011
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MORE THAN A SLAP
Yorvit suspended for ump punch
Yorvit Torrealba has been suspended 66 Venezuelan League games for his recent outburst during which he struck an umpire in the face.
Rangers' catcher takes swing at umpire
The Texas Rangers will look into an incident involving catcher Yorvit Torrealba that occurred in a winter-league game in Venezuela.
In the game Friday, Torrealba struck out swinging and then got into an argument with the home-plate umpire. Torrealba then took a swing with his right hand and hit Dario Rivera Jr. in the mask.
Rivera received medical attention on the field but remained...
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December 24, 2011
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Video: Yorvit Torrealba Pushes Umpire in Face in Venezuelan Game
Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba was upset with an umpire’s call during a Venezuelan league game between Caribes and Caracas, and he responded by pushing the umpire in the face. His actions were similar to Michael Beasley who had “mushed” a fan, only this had much more force. Here’s a video of the incident:
The only good thing we can say about this incident is at least...
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Video: Rangers C assaults umpire
Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba assaulted an umpire during a Venezuelan Winter League game. Torrealba pushed the ump in the face.
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