OMAR VIZQUEL NEWS
White Sox Sign Andruw and Omar, Consider Coco
9 days ago by
Kings of Kauffman
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GM Ken Williams clearly has fond memories of days gone by. This week, that fondness was exposed as the White Sox announced the signing of Andruw Jones to a 1 year contract for $500,000, and Omar Vizquel to a 1 year contract for $1.375 million. Coco Crisp? Yeah he’s on their...
Odds & Ends: Sellers, Astros, Byrd, Vizquel, A's
15 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Some more links as the weekend begins...
Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Marlins, Royals, Tigers and Reds are currently baseball's most active sellers.
The Astros signed minor league free agent Jose Valdez, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (via Twitter...
Vizquel agrees to one-year contract with White Sox
12 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Omar Vizquel agreed Monday to $1,375,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
White Sox sign Omar to fix defense
15 days ago by
Tireball.com
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On the surface signing Omar Vizquel on the heels of a season in which he hit just .266/.316/.345 in 177 at-bats while a member of the Texas Rangers may seem like a procedural move to round out the bench. However, this is the Chicago White Sox and while Vizquel will be behind Mark Teahen at [...]
New Rangers Podcast in Arlington is up
October 06, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Chris Carlson - AP
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel is so excited about the latest Rangers Podcast in Arlington being available, he's been stricken with the vapors. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Carumba, Omar Vizquel Wants To Be A Bullfighter
September 29, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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When last we left Omar Vizquel during the off season, he was wrestling anacondas. This year following the Texas Rangers’ World Series appearance (laugh track), Vizquel wants to climb into the ring with a larger opponent.
In a conflict as old as mammals themselves, it will be...
OMAR VIZQUEL WANTS TO BE A BULLFIGHTER
September 29, 2009 by
With Leather
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Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel wants to spend his offseason learning how to fight bulls [not pictured] in his home country of Venezuela. I’m stunned that I really don’t have a joke for that.
“Just go and learn the basics and stuff,” Vizquel said. “It...
Vizquel Willing To Play For Boston
June 07, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Omar Vizquel expressed a willingness to play for the Red Sox, should the opportunity for a trade arise at some point this season, writes John Tomasse of the Boston Herald."'It seems every time
the Red Sox need a shortstop, my name gets brought up,' Vizquel said....
Vizquel's newest offseason adventure: bullfighting
September 28, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Omar Vizquel is done catching massive snakes. Next up, he wants to become a matador.
The Texas Rangers infielder, who last winter searched for anacondas, plans to try bullfighting when he goes home to Venezuela this winter.
"Just go and learn the basics and stuff,"...
OMAR VIZQUEL WANTS TO BE A BULLFIGHTER
September 29, 2009 by
With Leather
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Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel wants to spend his offseason learning how to fight bulls [not pictured] in his home country of Venezuela. I’m stunned that I really don’t have a joke for that.
“Just go and learn the basics and stuff,” Vizquel said. “It...
White Sox Will Sign Omar Vizquel
12 days ago by
Foul Balls
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I wrote about it both here and at FanHouse last week, but it looks like it's going to become official at some point on Monday afternoon.
The newest member of your Chicago White Sox will be Omar Vizquel.
According to ESPNChicago's Bruce Levine, Vizquel will be signing a one...
Baseball Roundup: Vizquel and Guillen Share a Number, a Hero and Maybe a Team
15 days ago by
New York Times Sports
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The Chicago White Sox, managed by Ozzie Guillen, are reportedly close to signing shortstop Omar Vizquel, Guillen’s longtime friend.
White Sox working on deal for shortstop Vizquel
15 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.
White Sox closing in on deal with veteran Vizquel
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.
The Chicago White Sox are in negotiations with Omar Vizquel's agent
The Chicago White Sox are close to signing veteran infielder Omar Vizquel.
Omar Vizquel wants to fight bulls…seriously.
September 29, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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Forty-two year old Omar Vizquel has already compiled three All-Star appearances, 11 Gold Gloves, is the all-time leader in double-plays while playing shortstop and this past summer, he recently held an 11-foot anaconda by its head.
But apparently that’s not enough because Omar also...
Behold Omar Vizquel, Bullfighter
September 30, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Understandably, there is a contingent of fans that would love to see Omar Vizquel back with the Cleveland Indians - whether on the field or in the front office. Unfortunately, the veteran shortstop will not concern himself with such matters this offseason. At least not right...
Former Cleveland Indians all-star shortstop, Omar Vizquel, 42, says he wants to play another season
September 27, 2009 by
Cleveland.com
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Texas Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel, 42, who played 11 of his 21 seasons and won eight of his 11 Gold Glove awards at shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, says he wants to play another season.
White Sox & Ken Williams: Partying Like It’s 1999
6 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Ken Williams can’t get mo money from Mr. Jerry Reinsdorf, so he’s partying like it’s 1999. How so? By signing 2 players that were in their prime back then: Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones. Those 2 also both played in the infamous “tie game” in 2002 All-Star...
Crisp in Chicago?
10 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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The White Sox are talking to Coco Crisp. With the signing of Omar Vizquel, it looks like the White Sox are trying to improve their defense. The were middle of the pack in terms of DER in 2009.
The Next "Athlete And Animals" Scandal? Kangaroo Boxing
Burying the lede: "Rangers SS Omar Vizquel surprised his coaches and teammates by bringing his three kangaroos into the clubhouse before the game." Omar Vizquel has three pet kangaroos? How is this not a movie script? [Jorge Says No]
Game 112 Game Day Thread
August 12, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Mark Duncan - AP
about 24 hours ago:
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel signs autographs before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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OMAR VIZQUEL HAS KANGAROOS
July 20, 2009 by
With Leather
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I wish this was a quirkier story, but it’s just your typical shortstop-meets-marsupial tale.
Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel has three pet kangaroos at his home in Seattle. … via.
He’s even brought them into the clubhouse for games, as he did last week. And…...
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August 08, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Chris Carlson - AP
about 2 hours ago:
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel celebrates his solo home against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Aug....
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