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Vizquel denies giving Cleveland bad rap

March 11, 2010

The Indians were never in the picture when Omar Vizquel sought employment over the winter.
The White Sox and Vizquel’s agent, Adam Katz, quickly came to a meeting of the minds and after one season with the Rangers.
Vizquel no longer is an everyday player, but he is still a player. He batted .266 in 177 at-bats [...]

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Wedge keeps the heat on

April 27, 2009

There’s no indication that Indians batsmen have overcome their collective problems at the plate.
Consequently, manager Eric Wedge is trying to keep the pressure on to help the hitters make amends for their ineffective approach at the plate. 
Asked if he thought the hitters had gotten the message, Wedge said, “”If they haven’t, I’ll make sure they [...]

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Wedge busier in wake of epic rout

April 19, 2009

How did Eric Wedge’s life change after the Indians beat the Yankees 22-4 Saturday?
“I got a lot more e-mails and texts from my friends and family,” the manager said Sunday. “”This morning was as lot crazier. I don’t know how many interviews people wanted me to do; I had to turn a few of them [...]

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Vizquel signs deal with Rangers

January 22, 2009

Former Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel is officially a member of the Texas Rangers, well sort of.
Vizquel has signed a minor league contract with the Rangers and will be invited to Spring training. Vizquel is expected to be the insurance policy should 20-year-old prospect Elvis Andrus struggle in his first major league season. Gold Glove [...]

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Vizquel to Padres?

January 14, 2009

Channel 4 San Diego’s Emmy winning sports reporter John Weisbarth reported yesterday former Indian short stop Omar Vizquel could join the San Diego Padres as soon as today.
Vizquel didn’t hit much last year for the San Francisco Giants, but his Gold Glove defensive hasn’t slipped much at all.
No word yet if Vizquel will begin [...]

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Vizquel still looking for work

January 8, 2009

Former Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel hasn’t packed up his ball glove just yet. The 42-year-old, 11-time Gold Glove winner is still out searching for a new contract despite hitting .222 in a reduced role for the San Francisco Giants last season.
So the question now is: Who will sign him?
The San Diego Padres, who would [...]

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