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Headlines   • Red Sox close to reeling Baldelli in   • Brewers, Hoffman agree to deal   • Smoltz heading to Boston   • Marlins ink Kensing to one-year deal   • Marcus Giles joins Phillies   • Reds re-sign IN/OF Hairston   • McClatchy gives up minority shares of Pirates   • 2009 Oakland Athletics Roster   • 2009 San Diego Padres Roster

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Headlines   • Mangini lands in Cleveland   • NFL Draft 2009 - Early Entries   • Cleveland Browns Team Directory   • Tomlinson dealing with groin tear; Gates sits with ankle sprain   • Westbrook among four Eagles starters to sit out practice   • Game over: Cowboys release "Pacman" Jones   • Saints defensive coordinator Gibbs let go   • Boldin misses practice Wednesday   • Browns look to Mangini as next head coach

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Headlines   • Blazers edge Pistons on Outlaw's late jumper   • NBA Game Summary - Detroit at Portland   • Gasol leads Lakers past Warriors   • NBA Game Summary - LA Lakers at Golden State   • Shorthanded Nuggets top Wade, Heat   • NBA Game Summary - Miami at Denver   • Granger's buzzer-beater lifts Pacers over Suns   • NBA Game Summary - Indiana at Phoenix   • Millsap, Jazz crush Hornets

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Headlines   • Sundin returns as Canucks down Oilers   • National Hockey League Game Capsules   • NHL Game Summary - Vancouver at Edmonton   • Lang's trick helps Habs double up Rangers   • NHL Game Summary - Montreal at NY Rangers   • Sakic undergoes back surgery   • Bite earns Sens' Ruutu two-game ban   • Kariya undergoes successful hip surgery   • Nashville recalls Jones

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Headlines   • Fisher, Jeppesen share Joburg Open lead   • Golf Course Review - Huntingdon Valley C.C. (Toomey/Flynn nines)   • Singh sidelined by knee injury   • This Week in Golf - January 8th through January 11th   • Little change in World Rankings   • Few changes in Rolex Rankings   • Women's golf rankings modified   • 2008 Golf Year In Review   • Out of the Rough

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Headlines   • Final 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results   • Johnson clinches another Nextel Cup championship   • Three-Peat: Johnson captures record-tying third-straight Cup title   • 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Ford 400 Preview   • Johnson on the brink of third-straight title with Phoenix win   • Johnson on the brink of third consecutive title with Phoenix win   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview   • Fuel strategy pays off for Edwards with Texas victory

News Stories Things continue to go well for Barbaro Inaugural St. Louis Derby draws 12 Wagers to be refunded from 3rd "Jug" future pool Lava Man captures Pacific Classic Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic New harness track set to open in Pennsylvania Total Truth morning line favorite in 3rd "Jug" future pool Barbaro well enough to go outside

Player Search Player name: Or choose a letter: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Team: Select a Team Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Florida Marlins Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Devil Rays Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Position: Select a Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Third Basemen Short Stop Outfielders Designated Hitters Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Omar Vizquel #13 | Shortstop | San Francisco Giants Height: 5-9    Weight: 185    Throws: R    Bats: S Born: Apr 24, 1967, Caracas, Contract: Signed through 2008, club option for 2009 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed 01 02 03 04 05 06 07   Profile     Player News     Articles     Split Stats     Game Log     Eligibility     Player Comparison   2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 Player Notes December 15, 2008 Omar Vizquel was released by the Giants after the season, but he stated that he wants to continue playing in 2009, according to MLB.com. The 41-year-old vet said, "I feel really good and I don't want to retire knowing I can be a little better than I was last season. I don't have anything yet, but I want to play and my agent has been talking to a couple of teams. I can't tell you who they are." December 10, 2008 The Press-Enterprise reports that the Padres have interest in shortstop Omar Vizquel and that the Dodgers do not, as was previously reported. December 10, 2008 The Dodgers may be interested in adding verteran free-agent Omar Vizquel if they lose shortstop Rafael Furcal in free agency, according to the Daily News. November 4, 2008 Omar Vizquel's option for $5.2 million was declined by the Giants on Tuesday, according to Mlb.com. October 7, 2008 Omar Vizquel is recovering from laser surgery that he had performed on his eye, according to the AP. September 29, 2008 MLB.com reports that Giants general manager Brian Sabean all but officially severed the club's ties with Omar Vizquel as a player by saying Monday that the 41-year-old shortstop won't be re-signed for the 2009 season. August 2, 2008 Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel has confirmed that he wants to play again next year because his knee was feeling better, according to the San Jose Mercury News. July 22, 2008 Manager Bruce Bochy told 41-year-old Omar Vizquel that he will play less in the second half as the Giants look to develop some of their younger players. July 19, 2008 Omar Vizquel exited Saturday's game in the sixth inning with an apparent foot injury, according to the AP. Ivan Ochoa replaced him in the lineup. July 18, 2008 Omar Vizquel continues his season long struggles after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Giants 9-1 loss to the Brewers on Friday. July 16, 2008 A Red Sox official has shot down speculation that the team might be interested in Omar Vizquel with Julio Lugo out 4-6 weeks, according to the Boston Globe. The team in content with a combination of rookie Jed Lowrie and veteran Alex Cora while Lugo is out. July 13, 2008 It is possible that Omar Vizquel may retire during the All-Star break because of the miserable season he is having offensively, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. July 3, 2008 Omar Vizquel ended his 0-for-18 hitless streak with a seventh inning infield single. Giants manager Bruce Bochy told the team website on Thursday that he has noticed positive signs in Vizquel's swing in the last three games. The veteran shortstop raised his .148 average to .159 with his 2-for-4 performance. July 3, 2008 After announcing that Emmanuel Burriss would receive more playing time at shortstop, Giants manager Bruce Bochey started Omar Vizquel for the third straight game on Thursday night, this according to the official Omar Vizquel. "You can see it's close," Bochy said. "We need him. We need his presence, his defense and his offense." July 1, 2008 Omar Vizquel hasn't officially been removed from the starting lineup, but with a .156 average in 122 AB the Giants figure to give more work to youngster Emanuel Burriss like they did on Monday night, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "There'll be times Manny gets starts (against right-handers)," manager Bruce Bochy said. "We'll see how Omar is doing. Manny got a couple of at-bats from the left side and got a couple of hits. But we still have a great shortstop out there in Omar. He's out here hitting early and working on it. We're confident he's going to be fine." June 26, 2008 Omar Vizquel continues to hit as if he is going to the plate with a wiffle ball bat as he went 0-for-3 dropping his average to .165 in 115 AB. June 23, 2008 Omar Vizquel is reportedly close to being unseated by Emmanuel Burriss for the starting job at shortstop, according to the Mercury News. May 15, 2008 Omar Vizquel had three hits and scored three runs for the Giants on Thursday pushing his batting average up to .444 in the process (18 AB). May 14, 2008 Omar Vizquel is expected to sit on Wednesday after starting the previous four games, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. May 10, 2008 Omar Vizquel is expected to return to the Giants' lineup on Saturday, according to the AP. He has recovered from left knee surgery and the 41-year old infielder is set to begin his 20th Major League campaign. May 9, 2008 Omar Vizquel could be activated from the DL as soon as today, according to the Mercury News. The team will have to make a cut to open up a roster spot, unless Ray Durham goes on the DL. Brian Bocock or Emmanuel Burriss probably will be sent to the minors if Durham remains active. Demoting Eugenio Velez is not an option, according to Manager Bruce Bochy. May 8, 2008 The Giants are hopeful that Omar Vizquel can return some time this weekend, according to MLB.com. The 41-year-old shortstop played his fourth game in a Minor League injury rehab stint on Wednesday, while going 2-for-4 with a run scored for Class-A San Jose. Manager Bruce Bochy suggested that Vizquel could fill a roster spot vacated by second baseman Ray Durham. Bochy noted that the Giants must decide before they begin a 10-game homestand Friday whether Durham, who's bothered by a tight right hamstring and has been out of the lineup for four consecutive games, will go on the 15-day DL. Vizquel is trying to rebound from left knee surgery. April 22, 2008 Giants Head trainer Dave Groeschener commented that he hopes Omar Vizquel can begin playing games at extended spring training in Scottsdale, sometime this week, although the shortstop is not running yet, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from knee surgery. April 15, 2008 Omar Vizquel tried to job on Monday, but he felt more soreness in his left knee. The veteran doesn't know when he'll be able to return. "It wasn't right," Vizquel tells MLB.com. "Taking grounders is fine. The sideways movement is fine. But I can't do anything else. I can't even go to a movie theater. I've been home watching a lot of television." April 14, 2008 Omar Vizquel, who is recovering from knee surgery, took simulated batting practice and fielded groundballs during Sunday's pre-game activities, this according to the Contra Costa Times. Skipper Bruce Bochy was uncertain about when the veteran shortstop would be ready for a rehabilitation trip to Triple-A Fresno. April 11, 2008 Omar Vizquel will resume baseball work today, following a setback in his rehab from left-knee surgery, according to the SF Chronicle. Manager Bochy commented that he hopes Vizquel can resume minor-league games next week. Brian Bocock should continue to man shortstop until he can return. April 8, 2008 Omar Vizquel's soreness in his surgically repaired left knee is being caused by a bone bruise, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The team noted that he will rest for 3-to-5 days before resuming his rehab. Brian Bocock should continue to man shortstop until he can return. April 4, 2008 Omar Vizquel is unlikely to return to the lineup in time for the Giants home opener on Monday, MLB.com reports. The veteran shortstop has been rehabbing following left knee surgery, but recent soreness has caused him to "back off a little bit." Brian Bocock has been starting in Vizquel's place. April 1, 2008 Omar Vizquel continues to make progress on his recovery from knee surgery, according to the Contra Costa Times. Vizquel played a five-inning simulated game today in Arizona and is scheduled for five more innings today, the team stated. If all goes favorably, Vizquel would begin a rehab assignment on Thursday. It seems that the team's best option is to send Vizquel to Single-A San Jose, which plays at Bakersfield. He will continue to be replaced by Brian Bocock until he is ready to return. March 30, 2008 Omar Vizquel has been placed on the 15-day DL as he recovers from knee surgery, according to SlamSports. He continues to make progress, but will be replaced by Brian Bocock on opening day. March 28, 2008 Omar Vizquel is slated to take part in a minor league game Saturday, and there's a chance he'll be ready for opening day, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I'll only say it's possible. I don't know how it's going to turn out," GM Brian Sabean said. Vizquel is recovering from knee surgery performed at the end of last month. It sounds like even if he doesn't play opening day, he should be ready for action soon after that. March 17, 2008 Omar Vizquel was able to take 20 swings from both sides of the plate on Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He felt some soreness in his surgically repaired knee while taking cuts from the left side. Vizquel likely won't be ready for game action until the second week of the season. March 16, 2008 Omar Vizquel threw Saturday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery on Feb. 27, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Everything is on schedule. Everything's good. No pain," Vizquel said. "I think it's realistic to get back for the home opener. That's what I'm shooting for." At this point, Vizquel is aiming to be ready to join the Giants for game action during the second week of the season. March 10, 2008 Omar Vizquel is progressing well from his his knee injury and surgery, and has begun work on his rehab program, this according to MLB.com. Initially estimated to miss 4-6 weeks, Vizquel has been out for almost three weeks already. "Everything is going all right," he said. "I'm about a week from running." One of the few things he is still capable of doing on offense is running, so be very careful with rostering Omar until you see his bad wheel is back in shape. February 26, 2008 Omar Vizquel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The slick-fielding shortstop is expected to miss four to five weeks, according to the AP. Manager Bruce Bochy said he plans on using Kevin Frandsen at shortstop while the 40-year-old is out. The Giants' first game is a little less than five weeks away, so Vizquel will almost surely begin the year on the DL. Frandsen is a worthy NL-only selection.