Claudio Borghi's team is worth watching
Perusing the Brazilian media last week, I caught an update on the physical condition of former international Socrates and cast my mind back to the last time I shared four walls with the big man. Debating the current state of Brazilian football at a London's Festival Brazil last year, he told the room, "It's not what you achieve that counts, but the way in which you achieve...
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October 12, 2011
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Wezen-Ball: The Joy of Catching a Foul Ball by Larry Granillo
I have never caught a ball at a baseball game. Not a foul ball, not a home run ball, not even a batting practice ball. There have been opportunities, I guess. Twice, I was at a Fresno Grizzlies game when my buddy went home with a ball (once a foul ball, once a home run off the bat of Joe Thurston) that I could have fought for. And the line drive foul ball at Progressive Field that...
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July 22, 2011
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July 22, 2011
Claudio Vargas of the Colorado Rockies retires from baseball
32-year righty starter/reliever Claudio Vargas has decided to retire. Vargas pitched in 8 games (4 starts) in AAA-ball for the Rockies this year and he was 2-2 with a 11.08 ERA and a 2.42 WHIP. He gave up 50 hits and 6 homers in only 26 innings pitched this year in AAA. Vargas pitched in 217 games (114 starts) in his 8 years in the majors and he was 48-40 with 1 save, a 4.83 ERA...
Via Rockies Locker
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June 14, 2011
P Vargas calls it quits
Colorado Rockies righthander Claudio Vargas has announced his retirement.Vargas, who signed a minor league deal with the Rockies in January, struggled at Triple-A Colorado Springs with a 11.08 ERA in 26 appearances.He last pitched in the majors in 2010, going 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA in 17 appearances with the Milwaukee Brewers.Vargas, who will turn 33 Sunday, compiled a 48-40 career...
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June 13, 2011
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June 13, 2011
Claudio Vargas Retires
Right-hander Claudio Vargas has retired, according to the Pacific Coast League's transactions page. Vargas signed a minor league deal with the Rockies this winter and he had an 11.08 ERA in 26 innings for Triple-A Colorado Springs this season. According to Baseball Reference, Vargas earned just over $5.7MM in his career.
Vargas, 33, was originally signed as an amateur...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 13, 2011
Trades with intra-division rivals have not hurt Florida Marlins — yet
A big question among fans when the Marlins dealt Dan Uggla last offseason was why the Marlins moved him to a division rival. President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest has never hesitated to make deals with the Braves, Phillies, Nationals or Mets. The organizational philosophy is to get the best return, even if it means seeing a slugger like Uggla 18 times a year for the next...
Via Sun Sentinel
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April 13, 2011
Rockies’ pitching schedule for upcoming games
Today at 1:10 p.m. vs. Arizona: Rockies: Ubaldo Jimenez, Greg Reynolds, Claudio Vargas, Billy Buckner, Bruce Billings, Keith Weiser (L), Andrew Johnston, Adam Jorgenson. Diamondbacks: Aaron Heilman, Zach Duke (L), Mike Hampton (L), Juan Gutierrez.
Sunday intrasquad game at Salt River Fields sheduled for eight innings and beginning at 1 p.m.: LHP’s Jorge De La Rosa, Christian Friedrich...
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February 26, 2011
Rockies sign Olympic Champion Snowboarder — oh, wait, different Sean White…
Earlier this week, the Rockies signed relief pitchers Claudio Vargas and Sean White to minor league contracts. Both players are coming off terrible 2010 seasons and are long-shots to make a difference for the team next season — thus the minor league contracts.
Vargas is an eight-year veteran that has played for five franchises — six, if you count the Expos and the Nationals...
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January 12, 2011
The Colorado Rockies sign Claudio Vargas
The Rockies have signed 32-year old righty reliever Claudio Vargas to a minor league deal. Vargas pitched in 17 games (0 starts) for the Brewers last season and he was 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. He has now pitched in 217 games (114 starts) in his first 8 years in the majors and he is 48-40 with 1 save, a 4.83 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Vargas will get a chance to win a job...
Via Rockies Locker
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January 11, 2011
Rox sign Vargas, White to Minor League deals
Right-handers Claudio Vargas and Sean White each will try to bounce back from difficult 2010 seasons with the Rockies this year, as each has agreed to terms on Minor League contracts with invitations to Spring Training.
Via mlb.com
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January 11, 2011
Rockies sign RHP Claudio Vargas to Minor League contract
The Colorado Rockies have signed right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas to a Minor League contract, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com.
The 32-year-old Vargas ha a lifetime record of 48-40 with a 4.83 ERA in 217 appearances (114 starts) over eight big league season.
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January 11, 2011
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January 11, 2011
Rockies To Sign Claudio Vargas
The Rockies have agreed to terms with Claudio Vargas on a minor league deal, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. The right-hander will compete for a job in the Rockies' pen.
Vargas posted a 7.32 ERA with 8.4 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9 in 17 relief appearances for the Brewers last year before they released him. The Dodgers picked Vargas up in June, only to release him two months...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 11, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers release Claudio Vargas
The Dodgers have released 32-year old righty starting pitcher Claudio Vargas. Vargas started 10 games in AAA-ball for the Dodgers and he was 2-6 with a 5.89 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP. Vargas whiffed 45 batters in only 47 1/3 innings in the minors this season but he walked 20 batters and gave up 52 hits (6 were homers). The Dodgers have a solid pitching staff so Vargas wasn’t about...
Via Dodgers Locker
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August 17, 2010
Los Angeles Dodgers release RHP Claudio Vargas
According to the Pacific Coast League transaction page, the Los Angeles Dodgers have released RHP Claudio Vargas.
The Dodgers signed Vargas in mid-June after the Milwaukee Brewers released him.
Vargas was with the Dodgers in 2009 before he was traded to the Brewers in July for catcher Vinny Rottino. Vargas was 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA in 17 appearances for the Brewers this season.
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August 17, 2010
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August 17, 2010
Dodgers Release Claudio Vargas
The Dodgers released right-hander Claudio Vargas, according to the transactions page for the Pacific Coast League. It's the second time this year that Vargas has been released; the Dodgers signed him after the Brewers released him in early June.The 32-year-old posted a 7.32 ERA with the Brewers this year, with 8.2 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9 in 19.2 innings of work. His Triple A numbers...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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August 17, 2010
The Rival San Francisco Giants-Part 1
Chad Billingsley makes his return.
The last time he had a lower body injury, he turned in his 2009 second half. Hopefully this ends better.
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Game Thread
Furcal 6, Johnson 8, Ethier 9, Manny 7, Belliard 3, Blake 5, Ellis 2, Carroll 4, Billingsley 1
Kemp with another day off. Martin gets a day off.
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June 28, 2010
Dodgers must choose between Charlie Haeger and Claudio Vargas
One of the pitchers probably will make an emergency start Thursday. Haeger had an 8.53 earned-run average when he was put on the disabled list. Vargas had a 7.32 ERA when he was released by Milwaukee.
Reporting from Boston — Charlie Haeger or Claudio Vargas ?
Via LA Times
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June 20, 2010
Claudio Vargas Probable to Join Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Rotation
Now it seems as if the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation is on the verge of total collapse. Carlos Monasterios, the rookie right-hander who was battling to find himself a spot ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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June 20, 2010
Claudio Vargas Probable to Join Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Rotation
Now it seems as if the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation is on the verge of total collapse. Carlos Monasterios, the rookie right-hander who was battling to find himself a spot ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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June 20, 2010
Vargas could take over fifth-starter role
The Dodgers' fifth-starter shell game has a new/old name in play: Claudio Vargas.
Via dodgers.com
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June 18, 2010
Los Angeles Dodgers sign RHP Claudio Vargas
According to the Pacific Coast League transaction page, the Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers) have signed right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas. The Brewers gave Vargas his unconditional release in early June.
Vargas was with the Dodgers in 2009 before he was traded to the Brewers in July for catcher Vinny Rottino. Vargas was 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA in...
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June 16, 2010
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June 16, 2010
Dodgers Sign Claudio Vargas
The Dodgers signed Claudio Vargas, according to the transactions page for the team's Triple A affiliate. The Brewers released the 31-year-old pitcher last week after designating him for assignment.
Vargas has a 7.32 ERA in 17 appearances this year with 8.2 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9. The fastball-slider pitcher has allowed 28 hits, including three home runs in 19.2 innings.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 16, 2010
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Claudio Vargas
The Dodgers have signed 31-year old righty reliever/starter Claudio Vargas to a minor league deal with the idea of starting him in AAA. Vargas pitched in 17 games (0 starts) earlier this season for the Brewers in which he was 1-0 with a 7.32 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. He pitched in 8 games (0 starts) last season for the Dodgers in which he was 0-0 with a 1.64 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. Vargas...
Via Dodgers Locker
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June 16, 2010
Macha enjoying new luxuries with bullpen
After releasing Jeff Suppan, designating Claudio Vargas for assignment, and placing Todd Coffey and LaTroy Hawkins on the disabled list, the Brewers' bullpen looks a lot different than it did to open the season.
Via mlb.com
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June 12, 2010
Milwaukee Brewers give RHP Claudio Vargas his unconditional release
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers have given right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas his unconditional release.
The Brewers were rumored to be shopping Vargas this week, but Haudricourt says the team could not work out a trade. Vargas was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room for Chris Capuano.
Via PRO Rumors
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June 04, 2010
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June 04, 2010
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