Yardbarker: Ramon Vazquez

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 ...

News and Notes--Vazquez Signs

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:05:48 -0500

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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Top Ten Reasons why the Indians Suck in '06

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:35:29 -0500

I guess when you name a blog "God Hates Cleveland Sports" you've seen enough failures in your time to quickly and easily dissect yet another dissapointing season. This top ten list was inspired by a quote from 2005 GM of the year Mark Shapiro, who basically said he had no idea what went wrong in 2006. Plenty of good points in this blog. I didn't realize exactly how slow this Cleveland team was, but 38 team steals (tied for last in the majors) isn't going to cut it. The bullpen having the 4th worst ERA in the AL won't help either in a pitching dominated AL central. Shapiro might want to address some of those needs before April.