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Marquis Gives Cubs the One-Run Salute - Cubs 2 Rockies 5
April 15, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Eight - Cubs 2 Rockies 5
WP - Jason Marquis (2-0) LP - Rich Harden (0-1) Save - Jason Grilli (1)
For one afternoon Jason Marquis reminded Lou Piniella and Jim Hendry how good he can be when he keeps the ball down...and focuses on the job at hand. Marquis stuck it to his former...
Indians Sign Vizcaino
May 08, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Indians are preparing to sign reliever Luis Vizcaino, a source told Ken Rosenthal. Vizcaino, who was released by the Cubs, will only cost the Indians 400,000, with the Cubs picking up his 4 million dollar contract. The Indians own the second highest bullpen ERA (6.65 ERA), and...
Trade Analyzer: Jason Marquis for Luis Vizcaino
July 15, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The day the Chicago Cubs sent pitcher Jason Marquis to the Colorado Rockies for reliever Luis Vizcaino, I wrote this.
I’m sure both GMs feel like they won because of the contracts they unloaded. This one could really go lop-sided either way, or it could end up being helpful or...
From the Wire...Vizcaino Officially Released
May 05, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The Cubs officially released Luis Vizcaino on Monday according to a report from the Chicago Tribune. The Cubs designated Vizcaino for assignment on April 23.
Vizcaino is owed $3.5 million for this season that includes a $500,000 buyout for 2010.
Trade Analyzer: Jason Marquis for Luis Vizcaino
July 15, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The day the Chicago Cubs sent pitcher Jason Marquis to the Colorado Rockies for reliever Luis Vizcaino, I wrote this.
I’m sure both GMs feel like they won because of the contracts they unloaded. This one could really go lop-sided either way, or it could end up being helpful or...
The Life And Times Of Luis Vizcaino — As A Rockie
January 06, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Today, I weep.
I weep, not for Luis Vizcaino is no longer a part of the Colorado Rockies organization, but for Luis Vizcaino was ever a part of the Colorado Rockies organization in the first place.
Earlier today he was officially shipped to that so-called baseball heaven, and part...
Game #37: Winning Streak? Nah - Why Bother
May 15, 2009 by
Indians Confidential.com
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Let’s all make sure to welcome Luis Vizcaino as the newest member of the 2009 Indians bullpen from Hell. Yes, the Indians newest off the street thrower for the Indians got a rude welcome from the AL Champion Rays Friday night, giving up the game-winning homer in the 9th in the...
Grady's back, Vizcaino Out, Sipp Up, Crowe Down, Ba-ba-boosh!
June 23, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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So as you can see the Indians made a flurry of moves today as their start center fielder Grady Sizemore comes off the disabled list.Activated: Grady Sizemore from 15 Day DLCalled-up: Tony Sipp from ColumbusCalled-down: Trevor Crowe to ColumbusDesignated: Luis Vizcaino for AssignmentSo...
The Classic Freudian Slip
December 31, 2008 by
Mets Merized Online
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This morning while reporting about the Jason Marquis to the Rockies trade, I unwittingly had the Rockies trading Luis Castillo to the Cubs to get him.
I'd love to say I committed the error in my rush to quickly write the blog and post it, but oddly enough I took my sweet ass time...
Indians Release Luis Vizcaino
June 30, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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According to Anthony Castrovince at MLB.com, the Indians released reliever Luis Vizcaino today. The 34-year-old Vizcaino had been designated for assignment on June 23.Vizcaino put up a 4.11 ERA and 12/12 K/BB ratio in 15.1 innings between the Cubs and Indians this year. The Rangers...
Indians Blow 7-0 Lead to Rays; Are We Having Fun Yet?
May 15, 2009 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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Long about the top of the fourth inning of Friday night's game, just about the time Shin-soo Choo blasted his two-run homer giving the Tribe a 7-0 lead, I began to think - "I'm finally having fun." The baseball season is just about six weeks old now, and not one of...
Yanks Look to Make Up For Last Year's Draft
June 09, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Tyler Kepner:The Yankees get a do-over Tuesday, and not just because they will be back at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox swept them in April. The amateur draft starts at 6 p.m., and the Yankees will try to recover from the sting of last summer.Their top pick last June, pitcher...
Indians DFA Luis Vizcaino
June 23, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The Indians designated Luis Vizcaino for assignment, according to the team's Twitter. Vizcaino was acquired by the Indians earlier in the year to help their struggling bullpen, but walked more than a batter per inning in his 11 games with the club. The Cubs DFA'd Vizcaino...
Vizcaino On His Way Out?
March 10, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Cubs reliever Luis Vizcaino is off to slow start, giving up 2 earned runs and walking 3 in 2.2 innings. He has a big contract and is just a year away from free agency, so he may be hard to move. Vizcaino, who went 1-2 with a 5.28 ERA in 43 games last season, has a four million dollar...
Gimme Some Mo
June 27, 2007 by
Hot Stove New York
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Take a look at the Yankees' record in 1-run games: 4-13. The team struggles mightily in close games even as Rivera is becoming more of a bleacher creature than a relied upon reliever. While Torre is waiting for the save opportunity to bring him into games, the bullpen is blowing...
A Great Hop ... Cubs Come All the Way Back - Cubs 8 Indians 7
June 19, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Sixty-Three - Cubs 8 Indians 7 - 10 innings
WP - Kevin Gregg (2-1) LP - Luis Vizcaino (1-3) Save - None
After an hour and twenty-six minute rain delay and staring at a 7-0 deficit after four innings, for the second day in a row the Cubs appeared headed for certain defeat....
Yanks Improved with Young Pen
August 21, 2007 by
Hot Stove New York
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Lately they are getting what they need in the form of a stronger more balanced bullpen. Their new advantage became apparent this weekend when the bomber pen threw 11 innings while striking out 14 and giving up only a single run.
On August 7th Joba Chamberlain was brought up and...
From the Wire...Marquis Traded to Colorado
January 06, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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A week after reaching an agreement with the Rockies, the Cubs completed the trade and officially sent Jason Marquis, along with cash to Colorado for Luis Vizcaino. According to a report on Cubs.com, the Cubs are expected to pay $875,000 of Marquis' $9.875 million contract for 2009...
Marquis Deal Close?
December 30, 2008 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs are close to a deal that would send Jason Marquis along with cash to the Colorado Rockies for reliever Luis Vizcaino. The trade is not expected to be announced until next week.Rumors have suggested in recent days the two teams were discussing a ...
Marquis May be on the Move
December 30, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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One of our readers ("DB") caught Steve Phillips saying a deal of Jason Marquis to the Colorado Rockies for relief pitcher Luis Vizcaino was "close". Famous last words of any rumor...
MLB Trade Rumors has it as well (apparently part of the update ticker on...
Is Mo healthy? Struggles make you wonder
August 16, 2007 by
Hot Stove New York
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"The Yankees have, of course, completely restructured the bridge to Rivera with youngsters. Joba Chamberlain has been lights out since coming up from Scranton. Newly-recalled Sean Henn and Edwar Ramirez combined for four shutout innings yesterday, showing that they can contribute...
Looking Up: Harden's Velocity and Vizcaino's Locations
The Cubs lost (painfully) in Milwaukee, but Rich Harden was strong. There are some pitches missing from PITCHf/x, so there are some missing points in this graph (2nd inning is obviously missing a bunch).Good velocity all game, which is nice considering how he supposedly didn't...
Vizcaino the Odd Man Out?
March 10, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from the Tribune, Luis Vizcaino "appears to be the one in most danger of losing a spot" in the Cubs' bullpen. Lou Piniella told the mainstream media on Monday that it is possible that one of the "locks" in the Cubs pen could pitch "...
Bradley Reports....Visa Problems for Vizcaino
February 15, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Two days after the reporting day for pitchers and catchers, Luis Vizcaino is the only pitcher not in Camp Lou III according to a report from Cubs.com. Vizcaino "is having visa problems."Many of the position players have shown up early to Mesa, among them Milton Bradley, who...
Luis Vizciano Heading To The Cubs
January 06, 2009 by
The Power Zone
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Luis Vizcaino from the Colorado Rockies. In exchange, the Cubs sent Starter Jason Marquis to Colorado. Marquis was 11-9 with a 4.53 ERA last season for the Cubs. The Rockies also receive cash. Vizcaino struggled in his first year with Colorado, going 1-2 ...
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