Why Great Plays on the Diamond Beat Those in the Outfield
Omar Vizquel with the diving stop. (Credit)
Infielders and outfielders are constantly making plays that we mere mortals deem impossible.
But, maybe even we are giving some of these players, particularly outfielders, a bit too much credit for the plays they make. Outfielders making spectacular diving catches often steal the spotlight from the more incredible plays by infielders on...
Belle and Vizquel bobbleheads headline Tribe’s ’13 promotional schedule
The Cleveland Indians released their promotional schedule for the 2013 regular season, and as expected it is rife with giveaways, discounted food and fireworks.
Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley will be given the replica jersey treatment this season along with newly acquired outfielder-turned-first baseman Nick Swisher. For Hall of Fame weekend, the Indians will be presented with...
Why the Omar Vizquel signing is my favorite move this offseason
I, just like many other Angel fans, was extremely surprised to see that the Angels had just recently signed ex-Blue Jay and future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel as a “roving infield coach” to the organization. The 1- time Gold Glover is known for his incredible talent at the shortstop position, cementing himself as one of the best fielding shortstops of all time. Vizquel will likely...
Vizquel will begin coaching career in Angels' camp
Omar Vizquel, who finished his 24-year career last season, has to wait five years before he gets his first crack at the Hall of Fame. In the meantime, Vizquel is going to pursue his longtime goal of being a major-league manager, and he's taking the first step with the Los Angeles Angels. Just weeks before the start of spring training, the Angels hired Vizquel as a roving minor...
Angels hire Omar Vizquel as instructor
Omar Vizquel has been hired by the Los Angeles Angels as a roving infield instructor.
The 45-year-old Vizquel played for Toronto as a reserve infielder last season, finishing up his 24-year major league career with 2,877 hits. The three-time All-Star won 11 Gold Gloves.
Vizquel is interested in eventually becoming a manager. He'll work with the Angels' major leaguers and...
LA Angels hire Omar Vizquel as infield instructor
Omar Vizquel has been hired by the Los Angeles Angels as a roving infield instructor.
The 45-year-old Vizquel played for Toronto as a reserve infielder last season, finishing up his 24-year major league career with 2,877 hits. The three-time All-Star won 11 Gold Gloves.
Vizquel is interested in eventually becoming a manager. He'll work with the Angels' major leaguers and...
Now an Angel, Omar Vizquel shares favorite Indians memories
He wished he could have announced how proud he was of his return to Cleveland. He wished he could do this type of event right there again and again. He wished he could tell the Indians staffers in attendance that he’d see them shortly in Arizona. But it wasn’t meant to be, or at least not yet.
Omar Vizquel, now 45 years old and retired, was the main speaker at the Akron Shaw...
Vizquel and two other former Indians sign with new teams
Three former Indians players Omar Vizquel, Travis Hafner, and Ryan Garko all found new homes with a team for 2013, but none of them are returning to Cleveland. Vizquel will coach with the Angles, Hafner looks to be close to signing with the Yankees, and Garko has signed with the Rockies.
Angels hire Omar Vizquel as minor league instructor
One of the greatest defensive shortstops in baseball history, a potential Hall of Famer with 24 years of big-league experience, will be in camp when the Angels begin spring training in two weeks.
As a coach.
The team has hired Omar Vizquel as its new roving infield instructor to succeed Dick Schofield, whose contract was not renewed after last season.
The Angels were in the final...
MLB News: Omar Vizquel takes job with Los Angeles Angels
Omar Vizquel, who retired from his playing days following the 2012 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his next career step at the annual Shaw Jewish Community Center sports dinner in Akron last night.
Vizquel, now 45 years old and with 2,877 career hits, will be a roving infield instructor for the Los Angeles Angels in 2013. He mentioned that he will travel from team-to...
All-Time Indians: Omar Vizquel
Name:
Omar Enrique Gonzalez Vizquel
Position:
Hitter
Nick Name:
Little O
...
All-Time Indians: Jose Mesa
Name:
Jose Ramon Nova Mesa
Position:
Relief Pitcher
Number:
49
Tribe Time:
1992-1998
...
Red Sox Expected to Employ 'Aggressive Style' From Base Running to Pitching
BOSTON –– John Farrell isn't afraid of the tough
conversations.
As manager of the Blue Jays, he was willing to challenge
legendary shortstop Omar Vizquel's assessment of his managerial style. Farrell hopes that aggressive personality will continue to translate onto the field.
"I do know this -- an aggressive style is what we
want, and that takes...
John Farrell Claims to Harp on Discipline Despite Yunel Escobar's Incident, Omar Vizquel's Criticism
BOSTON –– The end of John Farrell's tenure with the Blue Jays was messy -- to say the least.
Midway through September, Toronto shortstop Yunel Escobar was suspended for three games after officials noticed his eye black contained a gay slur. Outsiders questioned Farrell's control of the clubhouse, since the issue initially went unnoticed.
After his introductory...
Is Omar Vizquel Hall of Fame Worthy?
Last night was a great night for Venezuelan Baseball.We all know the story by now, Miguel Cabrera is the first non-American born player to ever hit for the Triple Crown, and even when he didn’t have to – he went out and played in a meaningless game on the road, and had 2 at bats before Manager Jim Leyland took him out of the game. He deserves not only a ton of respect for his...
Dropping some serious baseball knowledge to wrap up the season
The baseball season is finally over. I’m about to drop some season ending knowledge on you so get ready.
Omar Vizquel just played his last MLB game retiring as a Toronto Blue Jay (put that one in your trivia memory bank). Let’s flash forward a couple of years when he will be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Instead of debating on if he should get in or not (he should) I’ll...
Blue Jays 2, Twins 1
Brandon Morrow struck out a season-high 11, Omar Vizquel wrapped up his 24-year career and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.Morrow (10-7) allowed one run and three hits in eight innings, his longest outing since a complete game victory at Chicago on June 6. Toronto's staff leader in wins, the right-hander reached...
Toronto Blue Jays:The season’s over. What’s next?
Only three more games left for the Toronto Blue Jays. Right now I don’t care if they win or not, mainly because the second half of the 2012 season has been dreadful for the team. With two bad losing streaks, combined with all the injuries they had in the second half, it was hard to watch the games sometimes without getting bored.Thankfully, the first game against the Minnesota...
Blue Jays honor INF Omar Vizquel before final game
The Toronto Blue Jays have honored retiring infielder Omar Vizquel by having him throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the season finale against Minnesota.
The three-time All-Star and 11-time Gold Glove winner has said he intends to retire after a 24-year career.
The 45-year-old Vizquel broke in with Seattle in 1989 and has also played with Cleveland, San Francisco, Texas...
Vizquel doesn't manage situation well
The managerial futures of two men crystallized here Friday.
John Farrell should manage the Boston Red Sox in 2013, and Omar Vizquel is not ready to manage in the major leagues - yet.
Farrell and Vizquel were the principals in the internal tumult that turned public this week, revealing just how far the Toronto Blue Jays are from winning the American League East.
Vizquel, days away...
Vizquel apologizes for comments
Omar Vizquel has apologized to his Toronto Blue Jays teammates for telling a local newspaper the ballclub wasn't doing enough to correct repeated mistakes by their players.
The 45-year-old Vizquel, who is retiring at the end of the season, also told the Toronto Sun on Thursday that the Blue Jays needed better communication between coaches and players.
He spoke to his teammates...
Omar Vizquel Deserves First-Ballot Induction to Hall of Fame After Career as Best Defensive Infielder Ever
Move aside, Babe Ruth, you have company. At age 45, Blue Jays infielder Omar Vizquel passed the Babe for 41st place on MLB's all-time hit list, with No. 2,874 on Wednesday night against the Yankees. Why does this number matter? Because all but two retired men (Pete Rose, Rafael Palmeiro) ahead of Vizquel are currently in the Hall of Fame. Craig Biggio and Derek Jeter are also...
Omar Vizquel Passes Babe Ruth on All-Time Hits List After Collecting Career Hit No. 2,874
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Omar Vizquel collected his 2,874th hit in the first game of the Jays' Wednesday doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Vizquel's milestone hit came on a double down the right-field line in the eight inning of the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the Yankees. With Vizquel's second hit of the game, he passed Babe Ruth on the all-time hits list...
Vizquel heads to New York one hit behind Babe Ruth's total
It's not as if Toronto Blue Jays infielder Omar Vizquel is going to match Babe Ruth in home runs or anything. That might take several more careers. But it could be a neat way to wind up a superb career by equaling or surpassing Ruth in career hits this week. Doing it at Yankee Stadium would be even sweeter for Vizquel, a 45-year-old veteran who for years was the top defensive...
Blue Jays avoid sweep by shutting out Boston
TORONTO - Jon Lester was superb through the first six innings on Sunday, allowing the Toronto Blue Jays just one hit. But after getting two outs in the seventh inning, things unraveled for the Boston Red Sox left-hander. He gave up three hits, including a run-scoring single by Omar Vizquel and a two-run homer by Adeiny Hechavarria, and the Blue Jays went on for a 5-0 victory...
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