Can Ramon Vazquez become Abraham Nunez?
I am having a case of déjà vu – St. Louis Cardinals spring training déjà vu.
Based on a combination of factors, including untimely surgery for Nick Punto and a long recovery for oft-injured David Freese, third baseman Matt Carpenter has received more playing time than expected in the first ten games of spring training.
The non-roster invitee, yet to play even a single...
Via The Cardinal Nation blog
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March 11, 2011
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March 11, 2011
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Vazquez + Colonials. Let’s Dance
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a reason to dance tonight. Ramon Vazquez thinks he is out, Dejan reports today. The Pirates really needed to have a conversation about that with a veteran player? Did he think he had the team made and if so, where would he get that idea? Certainly not from his performance last [...]
Via Rum Bunter
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March 11, 2010
Do the Bucs have any use for Ramon Vazquez?
As a Post-Gazette reader recently pointed out, the Pirates have put themselves in a tough spot regarding utility infielder Ramon Vazquez. Vazquez was signed to a 2-year, $4 million deal last December. Here’s what I had to say about it at the time:
Slight overpay, but not a huge deal. He can play any infield position, [...]
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!
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January 05, 2010
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January 05, 2010
Vazquez does not expect to make team
Utility infielder Ramon Vazquez told Dejan Kovacevic that he does not expect to head north with the Pirates at the end of spring training.
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Via Pittsburgh Lumber Co.
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March 12, 2010
Rangers remain interested in Vazquez
According to Ed Price, the Texas Rangers remain interested in Ramon Vazquez for a utility infielder role. A Vazquez trade has been expected for the past couple weeks.
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Via Pittsburgh Lumber Co.
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March 23, 2010
St. Louis Cardinals to sign Ramon Vazquez
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreement in place with utility man Ramon Vazquez, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. The Minor League deal with come with an invitation to Spring Training and could be completed and announced this weekend.
The 34-year-old Vazquez last played in the Major Leagues in 2009 with the Pittsburgh Pirates when he played in 101 games...
Via PRO Rumors
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January 15, 2011
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January 15, 2011
Speculation Saturday: Ramon Vazquez On the Move?
Rob Biertempfel tweeted about 90 seconds ago that Ramon Vazquez was scratched from the lineup. Could he be on the move? Neil Walker took his spot at third base in the lineup. A reminder that the game will be on 104.7 at 1:05pm today
Via Rum Bunter
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March 20, 2010
Minor League Free Agent: Ramon Vazquez
During the Winter Warm-Up, the Cardinals picked up another veteran middle infielder on a minor league deal with a spring training invite. This time the player was Ramon Vasquez. Not sure what the reasoning is for this acquisition, but that’s not what we are here for today. Let’s analyze Vasquez’s stats and see where he fits in amongst the Cardinals’...
Via Future Redbirds
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January 26, 2011
Pirates release Ramon Vazquez
The Pittsburgh Pirates unconditionally released infielder Ramon Vazquez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday in order to set the Opening Day roster. Vazquez is now a free agent, able to sign with any team. The Pirates are on the hook for the full $2 M salary that Vazquez was owed in 2010, although they would be relieved of up to $400 K if another team signs him this season...
Via Pirates Prospects
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April 08, 2010
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April 08, 2010
Vazquez out?
Surprising news from Dejan Kovacevic today: Ramon Vazquez thinks he might be gone from the Pirates once the regular season begins.
I think it's safe to say that most of us assumed Vazquez would make the team due to his $2 M salary this year, and that the only way to avoid Vazquez taking up a bench spot would be if another team traded for him, or in the seemingly unlikely event...
Via Pirates Prospects
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March 11, 2010
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March 11, 2010
Pirates Closing In On Vazquez
The Pirates are reportedly closing in on a two year deal worth four million dollars with Ramon Vazquez. Vazquez hit .290 with 6 HR in 145 games last season, and will probably find time at third, short, second, and first. He could potentially start if the Pirates are able to move Wilson or Sanchez.This story was approved by MLB Rumors.
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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December 11, 2008
Pirates Set Roster: Penn in Pen, Pearce Optioned, Vazquez Cut
Rob Biertempfel tweets that there is no longer a locker for Ramon Vazquez. The Pirates have released Vazquez, eating his salary. Hayden Penn, Jack Taschner, and DJ Carrasco have made the club. Steve Pearce was optioned to Indy. Back to your Easter Egg Hunt.
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April 04, 2010
Cards cut four including Anderson, Vazquez
Catcher Bryan Anderson, infielder Ramon Vazquez and outfielders Adron Chambers and Amaury Cazana were cut Friday, representing the first time the Cards cut any non-pitchers who appeared to have any kind of shot at making the club.
Via mlb.com
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March 18, 2011
Vazquez Had Knee Surgery in November? Hanrahan on the Shelf
Pirate relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan has a right flexor-pronator strain (elbow). Evan Meek will be our candidate to soak up Hanrahan’s innings if this is anything serious, but what a blow for the Bucs just hours into spring training. No timetable has been set for a Hanrahan return. Ugh.
Everyone’s favorite roster cut, Ramon Vazquez also made the [...]
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February 18, 2010
Fascinating Moves JR; Pirates Five Game Win Streak Snapped
JR,
Why doesn’t Andy LaRoche get to hit when it counts? What is the fascination with Ramon Vazquez? 3-for-his last 5, sure, but come on…Andy and Adam carried it tonight!
Why JR are we playing as deep as a slowpitch softball team on opening day in the eighth inning? Tell Varsho to back up and move them [...]
Via Rum Bunter
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May 26, 2009
Mariners Sign Ramon Vazquez
The Mariners signed infielder Ramon Vazquez to a minor league deal, according to a team press release.
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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April 19, 2010
Mariners Interested In Ramon Vazquez
The Mariners are interested in Ramon Vazquez and could reach a deal with the infielder soon, according to Shannon Drayer of ESPN 700 in Seattle. The Pirates released Vazquez earlier in the month, but as MLBTR's Luke Adams pointed out before the release, Vazquez does have some value for teams looking for infield depth. Other clubs haven't been linked to Vazquez since his release...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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April 16, 2010
Winter Meetings Day 4
11:59- Two things of interest to note to start the day (both from Dejan): the Pirates are close to signing Ramon Vazquez to a 2-year/$4 million deal to play a utility role and the Pirates will probably lose Kyle Bloom in the Rule 5 draft, which is about to start.12:24- Pirates pick Donald Veal, ...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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December 11, 2008
Cardinals Release Ramon Vazquez
The Cardinals have released Ramon Vazquez according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. St. Louis signed him to a minor league deal back in January.
Vazquez, 34, hit a respectable .275/.362/.321 in 150 plate appearances for the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, playing all three non-first base infield spots. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2009, when he followed up...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 10, 2011
Pirates make final cuts, roster set
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their final cuts and have set their opening day roster, according to Dejan Kovacevic at the PPG. Steve Pearce was optioned to AAA, while Ramon Vazquez was designated for assignment.
The 25-man roster is now set, with D.J. Carrasco, Jack Taschner, Hayden Penn, and John Raynor officially making the team. The Pirates had to purchase the contracts...
Via Pirates Prospects
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April 04, 2010
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April 04, 2010
Spring Training Updates
I apologize for the lack of posts the past few days. I have been working overtime every day this week. Hopefully it won't last much longer, because 11 hour days, everyday, are starting to wear me down. Nonetheless, here are a few things that have been going on in Pirate camp:- Ramon Vazquez thinks he is going to be the odd man out when it comes time to head north this season...
Via North Side Notch
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March 11, 2010
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March 11, 2010
Notes: Hayden Penn, Ramon Vazquez, Indianapolis Indians
A few Saturday afternoon notes as I catch up from the last few days:
-Hayden Penn has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to AAA by the Pirates. However, Penn has until Monday to accept the assignment, or to elect to become a free agent. The reason for this is because this is the second time Penn has been designated for assignment and outrighted to the minors. Any player...
Via Pirates Prospects
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April 17, 2010
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April 17, 2010
Cardinals To Sign Ramon Vazquez
The Cardinals are set to sign infielder Ramon Vazquez to a minor league deal, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The deal comes with an invite to Spring Training and could be completed and announced this weekend, a source told Goold.
Vazquez, 34, last appeared in the majors in 2009 with Pittsburgh. The veteran, who is represented by MDR Sports, could...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 15, 2011
Cards ink Vazquez to Minor League deal
The Cardinals completed a deal to bolster the depth on the left side of their infield, signing veteran Ramon Vazquez to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
Via mlb.com
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January 15, 2011
M's sign utility infielder Ramon Vazquez
Veteran utility infielder Ramon Vazquez, who began his career in the Mariners' organization, has been signed back by Seattle to a minor-league contract.
Via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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April 19, 2010
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