LUIS VIZCAINO NEWS
Luis Vizcaino for Jason Marquis - Almost Official
Not yet official, but widely reported. Jason Marquis and a million bucks to Colorado for Luis Vizcaino. The Cubs get a disgruntled reliever, the Rockies a back of the rotation veteran. Vizcaino hasn't stuck around anywhere lately - this will be 6 teams in 6 seasons, and #7 for his career - ...
3-day draft has plenty of pitchers
June 09, 2009 by
Denver Post
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Two words underline the significance of the draft to the Rockies: Luis Vizcaino.
Yanks Look To Rebound From '08 Draft
June 09, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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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...
Breaking Tribe News: Vizcaino in, Sowers Out
May 14, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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As predicted by WFNY yesterday, the Indians have sent LHP Jeremy Sowers to AAA Columbus to make room for the newly signed right handed reliever Luis Vizcaino.
Per the Indians official release:
Vizcaino, 34, began this season with the Chicago Cubs, recording 4 scoreless relief appearances...
From the Wire...Cubs Designate Vizcaino for Assignment
April 23, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000, the Cubs have designated Luis Vizcaino for assignment to make room on the active roster for Jeff Samardzija.
Shark on the Way, Cubs to Eat Some More Dough
According to cubs.com, and elsewhere, Jeff Samardzija is being recalled on Thursday. Luis Vizcaino is expected to be released or traded. Either way, more money down the drain.Samardzija will work out of the bullpen, no change in Marshall's status.
Should Marmol Stay or Should Marmol Close?
March 16, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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One of the few decisions left for Lou Piniella to make this spring is...who will be the Cubs closer when the season starts? Kevin Gregg emphatically stated he wants the job on Saturday while Carlos Marmol said he would do whatever is best for the team.
The Cubs bullpen arguably...
Indians sign RP Luis Vizcaino
May 07, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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Early news says that we've made another move.. This time going outside the organization.RP Luis Vizcaino, who was released by the Cubs earlier this year, has been signed.Vizcaino has pitched 11 years in the big leagues, most recently for Colorado, New York, Chicago, and Arizona...
A New Era...and More on the Way?
January 06, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Jim Hendry took a step forward on Monday by reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with Milton Bradley worth around $30 million. Bruce Levine from ESPN 1000 in Chicago joined Joe Castellano Monday night on XM Radio to discuss the deal.Levine revealed that the third year on Bradley...
Tuesday Blog Podge
October 28, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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Send us any links to stories or pics that you think might be a good addition to our daily Blog Podge post to thesportspoint@gmail.com. Kocsis Orsi via Double Viking. Killer ad placement job by SI.com on the page that detailed the DUI arrest of Rockies pitcher Luis Vizcaino. (Bobs...
Indians-Rays Odds Preview
May 16, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tropicana Field. Carl Pavano will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Pavano is 3-3 this season with a 6.45 ERA. Starting this game for the...
Updated Playing Time Projections
April 23, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Yes, I know we’ve done these before, but there’s a reason for doing it again. The roster has changed a bit. Chad Gaudin and Luis Vizcaino are no longer Cubs. Jeff Samardzija is up with the team now and there will naturally be an increase innings for Guzman and Patton...
It's Official - Vizcaino for Marquis and $1 mil
Jason Marquis has moved on to Colorado, and the Cubs have added another bullpen arm. From mlb.com: The Cubs bullpen will definitely have a different look in 2009 with the addition of Vizcaino, Gregg, and possibly Rule 5 Draft pick David Patton and Jeff Stevens, acquired from the Indians in the ...
Luis Vizcaino - Trade Bait, Set-up Guy, or ROOGY?
While Colorado and the Cubs wait for Luis Vizcaino and Jason Marquis to pass their physicals, I'm going to look more at Vizcaino and, in particular, his struggles in 2008. The issue in 2008 seemed to be the lefty/righty splits. Since the small samples for a relief pitcher get tiny...
Does Sports Illustrated know Luis Vizcaino’s favorite drink?
October 28, 2008 by
The Sports Culture
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It's usually bad to get arrested and have a DUI stamped on your permanent record.
Going 71 mph in a 45 is fairly intense, especially with some potent potion on your breath.
But sports Web sites can pinpoint exactly what you got all loosey goosey on, you know you're in some...
MLB Powerless Rankings: Memorial Day Edition
May 26, 2008 by
Sport Crack
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First off, happy Memorial Day to everyone and a special thanks to everyone in our military. God bless America.
Moving on, this weeks Powerless Rankings see little mix up in regards to who made the cut (that applies to the Power Rankings as well) however there was a shakeup in the...
Cubs Interested In Wolf?
January 14, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to Bruce Levine, the Cubs have some interest in free agent lefty Randy Wolf. Wolf went 12-12 last year with a 4.30 ERA for the Padres and Astros, and is reportedly seeking a contract worth 8-9 million dollars. With possible starters in Jeff Samardzija, Sean Marshall, and...
Revisiting Relievers The Cubs Could Have Had Since They Already Had Them: Michael Wuertz
August 02, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Wuertz ranks 12th in FIP (2.62) among all relievers with 30 or more innings pitched. He has a 4.4 K/BB ratio, which would be the best on the Cubs by quite a bit. It’s actually embarrassing to say who leads the Cubs relievers in K/BB ratio. Luis Vizcaino at 3 and he was gone...
The Hendry Plan
February 04, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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A lot of folks have criticized Jim Hendry for failing to have some sort of Master Plan for 2009. I heartily disagree.
WV23 just posted an excellent summary of the offseason acquisitions/transactions on his blog. I found it helpful in writing this article. Check it out:
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Done Deal - Mets Sign Tim Redding To $2.25 MM Contract
January 09, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Meet the newest Met...
Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the New York Mets have signed pitcher Tim Redding to a one year deal worth $2.25 million dollars that could be worth as much as $3.45 million based on appearances.
Redding, who grew up in New York, has agreed in principle...
Rockies to Acquire Marquis
December 31, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Rockies and Cubs are working on a trade that would send Jason Marquis and cash to the Rockies for pitcher Luis Vizcaino. The Cubs are expected to include 5-6 million dollars in the deal, which could be used towards landing an outfielder, perhaps Milton Bradley. Marquis, a sinker...
Morning Update: Did Wood call closed-door players meeting?
May 10, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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Jebus, it's already 11:00 AM when I'm starting this up.Obviously I did that little radio thing last night at 2:40 in the morning. So I guess it wasn't "last night" but yeah whatever we won't get into that whole debate again. Debate with myself I guess..But...
Roster Development in the Works
April 22, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Gordon Wittenmyer tweets that Jeff Samardzija will be called up before Thursday's game and get this, Neal Cotts is NOT in danger of being moved. Paul Sullivan says pretty much the same thing as well. Both think that Luis Vizcaino is on the hot seat and could be DFA'd, although...
MLB Tribe Fan - White Sox series reflections
May 15, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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The White Sox series was a start. However, we need to continue. Currently, thanks to Choo who was a triple away from hitting the cycle, the Indians won 11-7 and I will reflect upon it later. Sorry I don't blog as much as I'd like to. It is hard coming home from being or working...
Cubs Pitching Staff - Best and Worst of 2009
Using some of my favorite PITCHf/x metrics, here are how the current Cubs have fared in 2009. I'm not including traded (Luis Vizcaino), injured (Chad Fox) or demoted (Jeff Samardzija). For individual pitch ratings, minimum 20 pitches thrown (that's not a a lot, but roll with...
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