Yardbarker: Claudio Vargas

Cause Of Rumeal Robinson’s Decline? Strippers!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:30:51 -0500

Last week, the story of former Michigan hoops star Rumeal Robinson evicting his own mother from her house… on 2 Rumeal Robinson Place. Perhaps he learned the mom-eviction trick from Claudio Vargas, we don’t know. But it was clearly a bad situation brought on by financial ruin, which is hardly news when it comes to [...]

Carlos Lee Hits HR #300 In A Losing Cause

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:10:35 -0500

In the 7th inning, down 11-4, Carlos hit Claudio Vargas' 3-2 FB down the middle into the Crawford Boxes. It would have been better if he had done this in the 5th with 1 out, 2 on instead of grounding into yet ANOTHER double play, but you can't always get what you need.

Pretty Much Standing Pat

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:35:10 -0500

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP about 2 hours ago: FILE -- This is a March 20, 2009 file photo showing Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Claudio Vargas throwing against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz. The Milwaukee Brewers have reacquired reliever Claudio Vargas from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers got minor league catcher Vinny Rottino in the trade Friday July 31, 2009, between...

Trader Ned At It Again, Sends Claudio Vargas To Brewers

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:02:00 -0500

The Dodgers traded reliever Claudio Vargas to the Brewers for minor league catcher Vinny Rottino. This looks like an unsuccessful attempt to sell high on Vargas, whose ERA is insanely better than anything he's ever accomplished previously (his 255 ERA+ is more than double his previous best at 104), and didn't appear to be part of any of the Dodgers' plans going forward anyway. Rotoworld thinks the Brewers will try and convert him to starting thanks to injuries to Dave Bush and Jef...

Brewers get reliever Vargas back in Dodgers deal

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:32:44 -0500

The Milwaukee Brewers have reacquired reliever Claudio Vargas from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers got minor league catcher Vinny Rottino in the trade Friday between playoff contenders.

Trade Thread: Rottino in the Brewers' Past(a)

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:15:00 -0500

Dodgers trade Claudio Vargas to Brewers for minor-league catcher (Dodger Thoughts) So long, Claudio Vargas, we hardly knew ye. Is this a setup for a future trade? From a Dodgers press release: The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have acquired minor league catcher Vinny Rottino from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. Rottino, 29, has appeared briefly in the Major Leagues for M...

Brewers Pick Up Claudio Vargas from the Dodgers

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:12:51 -0500

Brewers Pick Up Claudio Vargas from the Dodgers In return for catcher Vinny Rotino. Interesting move, considering the Brewers dropped him after a poor season in 2007. I'd be willing to bet that they'll name him the starter for one of the next two games in San Diego.

Game 80 Thread: July 3 @ Padres, 7p

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0500

CLAUDIOWATCH: 0 GAMES DODGERS' RECORD WITHOUT CLAUDIO: 50-29 Hiroki Kuroda (2-4, 3.77) vs. Chad Gaudin (4-6, 4.97). COMMENTS: He's baaaaaaaaack! That's right — Claudio Vargas, who has been on the 60-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis as of April 6, is likely to be activated today! This is a real treat for Dodger fans, who have been looking forward to seeing what the pitcher can do in Dodger Blue after compiling a lifetime record of 46-40 for the Expos (!), Nat...

It's Official: Manny, Vargas Activated; Kuo to 60-day DL

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:46:28 -0500

It's Official: Manny, Vargas Activated; Kuo to 60-day DL The Dodgers have officially activated Claudio Vargas from the 60-day DL, and have moved Hong-Chih Kuo to the 60-day DL to make room. Oh yeah, some guy named Manny was activated too.

Dodgers Make Room For Manny Ramirez

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:06:00 -0500

I knew the Dodgers had to do some shuffling, but I didn't know all of this was coming.In the morning, they activated hurler Eric Stults from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.After Wednesday's game, the club also optioned third-string catcher A.J. Ellis to Albuquerque and designated for assignment outfielder Mitch Jones.The Minor League rehab assignment for pitcher Claudio Vargas and his sprained right elbow is up, and he is expected to be activated to ...

Dodgers Sign Claudio Vargas To A One-Year Deal

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:16:12 -0500

With this signing, the balance of power has surely shifted in the Dodgers' direction. "The team reportedly reached a deal with free agent Claudio Vargas, a 30-year-old right-hander known for his deliberate pace, who twice was designated for assignment in 2008 after posting double-digit win totals ...

Mets Meet With Vargas

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:46:21 -0500

While nothing is imminent, Minaya has confirmed that he met with Bean Stringfellow (yes, that's his real name), agent for free agent pitcher Claudio Vargas. Vargas had a strong spring (3-1, 3.86) , but given the Brewers deep pitching staff he ended up being the odd man out. Vargas isn't what you'd call a dominating pitcher, but he is a serviceable arm at the back of the rotation. Omar is no stranger to Vargas. While with the Expos, Vargas was acquired from the Marlins along with former Met Cliff Floyd.

Russ Martin #1 Fantasy Catcher, Vargas, Penny & More

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:28:35 -0500

Can Russ Martin be this year's #1 Fantasy Catcher. Claudio Vargas, 200 strikeouts? Brad Penny can't strike anyone out this year. The Orioles have baseball's #1 Bullpen & More.