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Omar Vizquel
12 February 2010
is 22-year major league career. Finally, at the time of his retirement, he was second only to Omar Vizquel in sacrifice bunts among active players, with 216. (The next-closest – pitcher or position player – is longtime teammate John Smoltz, with 136.)
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5 December 2008
he Giants just signed to a two-year deal, will undoubtedly put up better numbers than aging veteran Omar Vizquel did in ’08. The team needs a power-hitting first baseman (Jason Giam
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21 November 2008
Is this the end of the line for Omar Vizquel?
41-year-old Omar Vizquel might have something left in the tank, but it is no sure thing that he will be allowed to prove it. After hitting just .222 with a .283 OBP and slugging .267 in 2008, even rich teams in need of a shortstop are likely to look elsewhere. Vizquel still provides solid defense, but he is not the Gold-Glove winner he used to be (at least in the eyes of the voters) and at this point in his career does not steal very many bases either. His best offensive season was 1999, when he batted .333, stole 42 bases, and even collected an MVP vote, but Vizquel will be forever remembered for his defensive ability, often reminding fans of another great shortstop: The Wizard Ozzie Smith.
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