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Jose Vizcaino, SS, Retired Players
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Dodgers | Vizcaino hired as special assistant
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:30:42 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have hired former MLB IF Jose Vizcaino to serve as a special assistant. Some of Vizcaino's duties will entail serving as an on-field instructor during spring training, as well as instructing players at the Dodgers' academy in the Dominican Republic, Campo Las Palmas.
Cardinals | Vizcaino not offered salary arbitration
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:28:14 -0800
The St. Louis Cardinals did not offer salary arbitration to IF Jose Vizcaino, according to the Associated Press.
Cardinals | Vizcaino files for free agency
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:26:40 -0800
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals IF Jose Vizcaino filed for free agency on Oct. 30.
Cardinals | Team acquires Vizcaino
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:18:18 -0700
Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals signed SS Jose Vizcaino from the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Aug. 23. Vizcaino, who was designated for assignment by the Giants last week, will join the team in New York and will likely fill in for SS David Eckstein (oblique), who is set to go on the disabled list Wednesday. Vizcaino hit .210 in 64 games with the Giants this season.
Giants | Vizcaino placed on waivers
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:50:08 -0700
USAToday.com reports San Francisco Giants SS Jose Vizcaino was placed on release waivers Friday, Aug. 18.
Giants | Vizcaino, Sweeney to platoon at first base
Sun, 21 May 2006 13:27:38 -0700
The San Francisco Giants will use IF Jose Vizcaino and 1B/OF Mark Sweeney in a platoon role at first base, while 1B Lance Niekro (shoulder) is on the disabled list, according to Janie McCauley of the Associated Press.
Giants | Vizcaino plays first
Tue, 16 May 2006 22:33:19 -0700
Sanfrancisco.Giants.MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants IF Jose Vizcaino started at first base Tuesday, May 16, in place of 1B Lance Niekro (shoulder).
Giants | Vizcaino to Rest
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:13:04 -0800
InsideBayArea.com's Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants infielder Jose Vizcaino (quadriceps) will be out of action in spring training for a few days to rest a mild quadriceps strain.
Giants | Vizcaino to Provide Infield Depth
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 20:04:41 -0800
Updating a previous item, Giants.MLB.com's Rich Draper reports San Francisco Giants IF Jose Vizcaino will move around the infield in 2006, serving as a backup for 3B Pedro Feliz, SS Omar Vizquel and 2B Ray Durham. He will also be used as a pinch-hitter.
Giants | Vizcaino Signs
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:17:57 -0800
The Houston Chronicle reports the San Francisco Giants signed free-agent IF Jose Vizcaino (Houston Astros) to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Vizcaino, who can earn another $400,000 in performance bonuses with this deal, previously spent the past five years with the Astros.
Astros | Vizcaino Not Offered Arbitration
Wed, 07 Dec 2005 23:57:47 -0800
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Astros declined an arbitration offer to IF Jose Vizcaino.
Astros | Vizcaino Becomes Free Agent
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:17:09 -0700
Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino became a free agent at the end of the World Series.
Astros | Vizcaino Returns
Thu, 02 Jun 2005 11:00:33 -0700
Jim Molony, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino was with the team Wednesday, June 1, after going home to be with his 11-year-old son who suffered a broken leg during a little league game in San Diego. He pinch hit and went 0-for-1 in the game. Vizcaino had missed the club's last three games before returning.
Astros | Vizcaino Improving
Wed, 27 Apr 2005 01:15:45 -0700
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros IF Jose Vizcaino (illness) is making a rapid recovery from strep throat.
Astros | More on Vizcaino
Sat, 04 Dec 2004 13:36:52 -0800
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros IF Jose Vizcaino got a one-year deal for $1.25 million and can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses.
Astros | Vizcaino Re-Signs
Fri, 03 Dec 2004 13:29:13 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros re-signed IF Jose Vizcaino to a one-year contract.
Astros | Garner to Ease Everett Back In, Vizcaino Continues to Start
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 08:02:50 -0700
Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SS Adam Everett (wrist) will be eased back in to regular work on the field by manager Phil Garner. SS Jose Vizcaino will continue to be the regular starter at shortstop while Everett will receive at-bats through pinch-running and late defensive substitutions.
Astros | Vizcaino Fills In at Shortstop
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:15:03 -0700
Updating previous items, Associated Press reports Houston Astros IF Jose Vizcaino started at shortstop Tuesday, June 15, in place of injured SS Adam Everett (hamstring). Vizcaino will play the position until Everett returns from a left hamstring injury.
Astros | Rare Mental Mistake Costs Ausmus
Fri, 14 May 2004 02:55:27 -0700
The Associated Press reports a rare mental mistake by Houston Astros C Brad Ausmus cost his team in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Marlins on Thursday, May 13. In the game, Astros 3B Jose Vizcaino stepped on the bag for a forceout at third before throwing home. Ausmus took the throw at the plate and relayed to first, not realizing he had to tag the oncoming runner because of the force at third.
Astros | Vizcaino Back
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 23:54:04 -0800
Jose De Jesus Ortiz of The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Astros have re-signed utility IF Jose Vizcaino to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million.
Astros | Dodging The Flames
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:42:02 -0800
Jose De Jesus Ortiz of The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino and C Brad Ausmus were involved in the fires that burned through the San Diego County area this week. Both players' homes were spared, and their families evacuated with possessions.
Astros | Vizcaino Activated
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:57:58 -0700
Updating previous reports, USAToday.com reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino (wrist) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
Astros | Vizcaino Sent on Rehab Assignment
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 09:24:40 -0700
Updating previous reports, Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino (wrist) will begin a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A New Orleans Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Astros | Vizcaino Takes BP
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:06:55 -0700
Updating an ongoing story, Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino (forearm/wrist) took batting practice against coaches for the second straight day August 13. Vizcaino took 25 swings from the left side with no problems, but stopped after 10 right-handed swings when his wrist started to hurt. He hopes to return from the disabled list by the end of the week.
Astros | Vizcaino Update
Wed, 06 Aug 2003 02:27:29 -0700
The AP reports Houston Astros SS Jose Vizcaino (forearm) took 150 swings during batting practice on Tuesday. Club officials still don't know how long it will be before he is ready to go on a minor league rehab assignment.
Astros | Vizcaino Update
Mon, 07 Jul 2003 23:52:54 -0700
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros second baseman Jose Vizcaino (arm) hopes to begin rehabbing soon. He arrived in Houston on Monday from his home of San Diego to meet with team doctors. "I haven't felt any pain since the surgery," Vizcaino said. "I hope it doesn't take longer than six weeks to get back." Vizcaino is due back by the middle of August at the earliest.
Astros | Vizcaino Needs Surgery
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:55:22 -0700
Updating previous reports, Astros.MLB.com's Alan Eskew reports Houston Astros utility IF Jose Vizcaino (wrist) will have surgery Friday, June 27, to insert a plate in his forearm to help facilitate his broken wrist's healing. The estimated recovery time is now eight weeks.
Astros | Vizcaino To DL
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 11:29:21 -0700
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros IF Jose Vizcaino (wrist) was placed on the 15-day disabled list and will miss four-to-six weeks after receiving a broken wrist when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday, June 24.
Astros | Vizcaino Starts
Wed, 09 Apr 2003 23:37:30 -0700
The Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte reports Houston Astros infielder Jose Vizcaino, who has been nursing a sprained left ankle since the final week of spring training, made his first start of the season Wednesday at shortstop. Vizcaino had been limited to five at-bats and two innings in the field during the first week of the season. He suffered the injury March 22 in an exhibition against the Dodgers.
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