Virgil Vasquez, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pirates | Outrighted players' assignments revealed
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:18:54 -0800

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SPs Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker were assigned outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, and C Steve Lerud was assigned outright to Double-A Altoona, according to USAToday.com.

Pirates | Three outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:37 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted SP Virgil Vasquez, C Steve Lerud and SP Eric Hacker to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.

Pirates | Moving to six-man rotation
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:06:00 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have switched to a six-man rotation, with SPs Charlie Morton, Ross Ohlendorf, Daniel McCutchen, Paul Maholm and Zach Duke in the mix. P Virgil Vasquez could also be in the mix for a spot start.

Pirates | Two called up
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:11:37 -0700

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Chuck Finder reports the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 3B Neil Walker and P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates | Vasquez earns win Saturday, then optioned to Triple-A
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:54:10 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Virgil Vasquez allowed three runs on nine hits over five innings Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Washington Nationals, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out two, improving to 2-5 on the season. However, he was demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis following the game to make room for P Kevin Hart in the starting rotation.

Pirates | Vasquez loses fourth straight
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:58:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Virgil Vasquez (1-4) lost his fourth straight start Tuesday, July 21, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up two runs and nine hits while striking out four.

Pirates | Rest of rotation set
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:25:32 -0700

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton, SP Zach Duke, SP Ross Ohlendorf and SP Virgil Vasquez make up the rest of the second half rotation after SP Paul Maholm.

Pirates | Vasquez struggles Sunday
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:06:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez allowed five earned runs over 1 1/3 innings Sunday, July 12, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Vasquez fell to 1-3 on the year after giving up four hits and three walks while striking out one in the game.

Pirates | Vasquez's third start has mixed results
Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:38:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Virgil Vasquez allowed four runs and seven hits in his third major league start Monday, July 6, which was a 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros. He walked three and struck out two.

Pirates | Vasquez earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:11:41 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Virgil Vasquez allowed two runs on four hits over six innings Friday, June 26, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out seven, improving to 1-0 on the season.

Pirates | Vasquez recalled
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:10:12 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Indianapolis Thursday, June 25. He will start against the Kansas City Royals Friday, June 26.

Pirates | Vasquez to enter rotation
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:31:32 -0700

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez will take the open spot in the team's rotation after the team optioned SP Ian Snell to the minors. Vasquez will pitch either Friday, June 26, or Sunday, June 28, according to a source.

Pirates | Vasquez, Karstens could start Friday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:04:02 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates Ps Virgil Vasquez or Jeff Karstens are two options to start Friday, June 26, in place of SP Charlie Morton (hamstring).

Pirates | Vasquez allows three runs Thursday
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:48:38 -0700

The Sports Network reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez gave up three runs and five hits while striking out nine in 4 2/3 innings against Manatee Community College Thursday, April 2.

Pirates | Eight cut
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:45:45 -0700

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned P Virgil Vasquez, RP Chris Bootcheck, RP Denny Bautista, P Jason Davis, OF Jeff Salazar, IF Andy Phillips, IF Garrett Jones and C Erik Kratz to minor league camp.

Pirates | Vasquez in contention for rotation spot
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:04:30 -0700

Chuck Finder, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez is still in contention for a rotation spot this season. Vasquez allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings pitched Tuesday, March 17.

Pirates | Agree to terms with 22
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:20:07 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to one-year deals with 3B Andy LaRoche, SS Brian Bixler, IF Luis Cruz, C Robinzon Diaz, C Jason Jaramillo, OF Steve Pearce, OF Nyjer Morgan, OF Brandon Moss, OF Jose Tabata, P Jesse Chavez, P David Davidson, SP Phil Dumatrait, SP Tom Gorzelanny, SP Jeff Karstens, P Evan Meek, SP Ross Ohlendorf, P Romulo Sanchez, SP Jeff Sues, RP Ron Uviedo and RP Virgil Vasquez Wednesday, March 4. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Pirates | Vasquez throws Wednesday
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:39:54 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez (arm) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Pirates | Vasquez will not throw live Monday
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:21:29 -0800

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez (arm) will not throw live batting practice Monday, Feb. 23, because he is dealing with a sore arm.

Pirates | V. Vasquez dealing with sore arm
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:30:00 -0800

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez (arm) did not participate in team workouts Friday, Feb. 20, because he is dealing with a sore arm.

Pirates | Vasquez likely to begin at Triple-A
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:13:53 -0800

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Virgil Vasquez will likely begin the 2009 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates | Vasquez claimed
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:16:01 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed P Virgil Vasquez off waivers from the San Diego Padres Monday, Jan. 26.

Padres | Vasquez designated for assignment
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:10:31 -0800

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres designated P Virgil Vasquez for assignment Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Padres | Vasquez claimed
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:43:04 -0800

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres claimed P Virgil Vasquez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox Friday, Jan. 9.

Red Sox | Vasquez claimed
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:38:32 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox claimed Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez off waivers Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Tigers | Vasquez optioned to Triple-A
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:48:46 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers have optioned P Virgil Vasquez to Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers | Vasquez signed for 2008 season
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:46:53 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Detroit Tigers have signed P Virgil Vasquez for the 2008 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Tigers | Vasquez could get start in Tuesday doubleheader
Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:13:59 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez is a candidate to get a start in the team's doubleheader Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Tigers | Vasquez called up
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:10:19 -0700

John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers have called up P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Toledo. Vasquez is scheduled to start Friday, Aug. 31.

Tigers | Vasquez sent down
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:24:37 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Detroit News reports the Detroit Tigers, as expected, sent SP Virgil Vasquez back to Triple-A Toledo following his July 24 start.

Tigers | Vasquez to be sent down following start
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:20:31 -0700

Alex Gyr, of Tigers.MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez will be sent back down to the minors following his start Tuesday, July 24. Manager Jim Leyland indicated a reliever would take Vasquez's place on the roster.

Tigers | Vasquez gets start Tuesday
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:13:19 -0700

Confirming an earlier post, Alex Gyr, of Tigers.MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez (0-1, 20.25 ERA) will make his second career start in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday, July 24, against the Detroit Tigers.

Tigers | Vasquez likely candidate to get spot start
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:50:02 -0700

Jason Beck, of Detroit.Tigers.MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez is the most likely candidate to get a spot start in second game of the team's doubleheader Tuesday, July 24. Vasquez had been scheduled to start Sunday, July 22, for Triple-A Toledo, however, he was scratched from that start.

Tigers | Vasquez sent down
Tue, 15 May 2007 07:17:59 -0700

Jason Beck, of Tigers.MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers sent P Virgil Vasquez down to Triple-A Toledo Monday, May 14.

Tigers | Vasquez recalled from AAA
Sun, 13 May 2007 04:05:36 -0700

Confirming a previous report, the Detroit Tigers have recalled P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Toledo, according to USAToday.com.

Tigers | Vasquez to be called up, start Sunday
Fri, 11 May 2007 12:41:34 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tiger will recall P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Toledo Sunday, May 13, to start in place of SP Jeremy Bonderman (finger). So far this season, Vasquez has a 4-2 record with a 2.88 ERA for Toledo.

Tigers | Vasquez assigned to Triple-A
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:40:36 -0700

ESPN.com reports the Detroit Tigers assigned P Virgil Vasquez to Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers | Vasquez signed to one-year deal
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:07:06 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Detroit Tigers signed P Virgil Vasquez to a one-year deal Tuesday, Feb. 6. Financial terms were not released.

Tigers | Vasquez contract purchased
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:55:48 -0800

Jason Beck, of Detroit.Tigers.MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers have purchased the contract of P Virgil Vasquez from Triple-A Toledo, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft in December.

Tigers | Vasquez one of top pitchers in AFL
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:14:36 -0800

Marc Jimenez, of Detroit.Tigers.MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers P Virgil Vasquez has allowed eight hits over his last five starts in the Arizona Fall League, while striking out 17 batters over 24 scoreless innings. The right-hander is ranked first in the league in innings pitched with 25 2/3, and is fifth in strikeouts with 19.