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Omar Vizquel
AVG HR RBI
.235 0 7
Team: Ht / Wt: /
Position: 2BBorn: // Birthplace: ,
Bats/Throws: -/- Draft: -


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Oct. 4 12:11 PM PT1:11 PM MT2:11 PM CT3:11 PM ET15:11 ET19:11 GMT3:11 CST12:11 PM MST2:11 PM EST2:41 PM VEN23:11 UAE2:11 PM CT-Vizquel wrapped up his 24-year career and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Diamond and the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Analysis: Vizquel, 45, made one final start at shortstop. It was his 2,709th game there, the most in major league history.
May 27 9:21 AM PT10:21 AM MT11:21 AM CT12:21 PM ET12:21 ET16:21 GMT0:21 CST9:21 AM MST11:21 AM EST11:51 AM VEN20:21 UAE11:21 AM CT-Vizquel went 3 for 6 with his first two RBI's of the season Saturday in an 8-7, 13-inning loss to Texas.
Analysis: Vizquel was 2 for 22 this season heading into the game.
May 1 6:05 PM PT7:05 PM MT8:05 PM CT9:05 PM ET21:05 ET1:05 GMT9:05 CST6:05 PM MST8:05 PM EST8:35 PM VEN5:05 UAE (+1)8:05 PM CT-Vizquel was ejected from Tuesday's game against Texas for arguing balls and strikes from the bench.
Analysis: Home plate umpire Sam Holbrook ejected Vizquel, 45, with Texas catcher Mike Napoli batting in the top of the fifth, apparently taking exception to Vizquel's comments about calls going against Blue Jays rookie right-hander Drew Hutchison. Manager John Farrell came out to argue, then returned to the dugout and spoke with Vizquel, who gathered his glove and cap and headed to the clubhouse.
Mar. 28 3:26 PM PT4:26 PM MT5:26 PM CT6:26 PM ET18:26 ET22:26 GMT6:26 CST3:26 PM MST5:26 PM EST5:56 PM VEN2:26 UAE (+1)5:26 PM CT-Vizquel has played his way into another season in the majors. Boosted by an excellent showing in spring training, the backup infielder was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster Wednesday a month before his 45th birthday, making him the oldest active position player in the big leagues.
Analysis: The 11-time Gold Glove winner had signed a minor league contract on Jan. 23. He spent the previous two years with the Chicago White Sox as a utilityman and mentor to younger players. Vizquel turns 45 on April 24. The three-time All-Star shortstop from Venezuela is batting .433 in 15 exhibition games. He had a bunt single and scored a run in Toronto's win over the Orioles.
Feb. 24 10:05 PM PT11:05 PM MT12:05 AM CT1:05 AM ET1:05 ET6:05 GMT14:05 CST11:05 PM MST1:05 AM EST1:35 AM VEN10:05 UAE12:05 AM CT-Vizquel says he will likely retire after this season.
Analysis: The 11-time Gold Glove winner is in the Toronto Blue Jays' spring training camp on a minor league deal. He said Thursday that he'd like to be a manager. Vizquel, who turns 45 on April 24, would be headed into his 24th major league season if he makes the club. Vizquel provided a positive clubhouse influence for the Chicago White Sox the past two seasons and a reliable option off the bench.

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