Yardbarker: Ramon Vazquez

2009 Rule 5 Draft Preview: Middle Infielders

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:15:00 -0500

Yesterday I reviewed a few catching options in the 2009 Rule 5 draft, although the chances of the Pirates selecting a catcher in the Rule 5 draft are slim. There is a good chance that the Pirates could look at a middle infield option in the Rule 5 draft, and there are several available options that caught my eye this year. The Pirates are weak at middle infield in the upper levels. They recently traded for Akinori Iwamura to be their starting second baseman in 2010, although Iw...

Baseball Prospectus: Minor League Free Agents

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:22 -0500

Baseball Prospectus: Minor League Free Agents It's subscription-only, unfortunately. This is a nifty writeup of the available minor league free agents. Picking up strikeout-and-walk guy Alexander Smit, formerly of the Reds, and turning him into a full-time reliever seems like the sort of thing Neal Huntington might do. The minor league free agent list includes a couple of other interesting, and semi-familiar, names. One is Ryan Shealy, the former Rockies minor leaguer who many of...

Cubs vs. Pirates, 8 September 2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:30:23 -0500

Lineup Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates 09/08/09 7:05 PM EDT Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Ryan Theriot - SS Andrew McCutchen - CF Milton Bradley - RF Ramon Vazquez - 2B Derrek Lee - 1B Garrett Jones - RF Aramis Ramirez - 3B Lastings Milledge - LF Jeff Baker - 2B Steve Pearce - 1B Geovany Soto - C Andy LaRoche - 3B Kosuke Fukudome - CF Ronny Cedeno - SS Bobby Scales - LF Jason Jaramillo - C Ryan Dempster - P Z...

Pride, Passion, Patience. Patience?

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:39:20 -0500

After watching Ramon Vazquez yesterday, I became angry. What a tough game to lose. He set the shortstop position back a little bit didn’t he? We have to wait how long until Brian Friday is here? Andrew McCutchen looks so comfortable at the plate. And rather uncomfortable in the field as he fails to get good jumps [...]

Fascinating Moves JR; Pirates Five Game Win Streak Snapped

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:58:44 -0500

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 [...]

Jeter's Defense Is No Longer Just The Yankees' Problem

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:11:49 -0500

Now it's the entire country's problem. Here's more from Ken Rosenthal:Before Tuesday night, Jeter had played only 15 innings at shortstop over the previous 10 days, a far lower total than he would have compiled if he had remained with the Yankees at spring training.So, Johnson played Jeter for nine innings at short in the elimination game against Puerto Rico and used Rollins as his designated hitter.Twice, Jeter failed to stop balls to his left that Rollins might have at least kno...

Puerto Rico edges Netherlands; Snell pitches well

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:28:57 -0500

Ian Snell made the start for Puerto Rico tonight in San Juan against the Netherlands with an automatic second round berth at stake.

Snell on the mound for Puerto Rico

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:04:01 -0500

Ian Snell is the starter for Puerto Rico tonight against the Netherlands. The game is on MLB Network right I will attempt to provide some updates. [Here is the live The PR manager is looking for 4 innings max from Snell. He

Why do owners feel the need to say these things?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:09:25 -0500

I know I'm a bit behind the ball on this (birthday + Steelers going to the Super Bowl = significantly diminished function today), but I've been thinking today about Bob Nutting's statements in the PG today and wondering just what, exactly, he's getting "There's no question that my ...

Snell to pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC?

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:36:32 -0500

Huh? Ian is one of my favorite players and I had no idea he was Puerto Well, according to [PR-Inside.com], he has Puerto Rican ancestry on his dad?s side. This just goes to show you how the WBC is quickly becoming a joke. Come up with a legitimate way to determine which team players have ...

News and Notes?Vazquez Signs

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:12:44 -0500

Your newest Pittsburgh Pirate is?.this guy: [sidehike--Flickr.com] The signing is [official now]; Ramon will make $4 million over 2 years. Slight overpay, but not a huge deal. He can play any infield position, is a veteran, and is relatively light-hitting (although he managed a .290 clip last ...

News and Notes--Vazquez Signs

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:30:22 -0500

Your newest Pittsburgh Pirate is....this guy: [sidehike--Flickr.com] The signing is [official now]; Ramon will make $4 million over 2 years. Slight overpay, but not a huge deal. He can play any infield position, is a veteran, and is relatively light-hitting (although he managed a .290 clip last ...

Winter Meetings Day 4

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:32:35 -0500

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, ...

Pirates Closing In On Vazquez

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:01:21 -0500

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.
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