Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:13:24 -0700

Former major league shortstop and current Detroit Tigers coach Omar Vizquel was a believer in SS Eugenio Suarez's bat, citing a shorter swing and improved discipline against breaking balls for his success in the upper minors. It is a reason why Suarez may have shown enough improvement to help the Tigers lessen their focus on the shortstop spot.

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| Source: MLB.com - Phil Rogers

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:34:27 -0700

Omar Vizquel, who was signed as a first-base coach by the Detroit Tigers, may be drafted to play some games at shortstop. The idea was first thought of as a joke among the coaches, given the fact the team has had issues with keeping shortstops healthy, but there was a bit of seriousness to the thought. Vizquel has taken ground balls off and on all spring, just to help provide hands-on instruction to the Tigers' young infielders. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus stressed the idea won't likely happen.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jayson Stark

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:29:46 -0800

The Detroit Tigers added Omar Vizquel and Wally Joyner to their coaching staff Monday, Nov. 18. Vizquel will serve as the first base coach and Joyner as the team's hitting coach. Mick Billmeyer will be the bullpen coach and Matt Martin will be a defensive coordinator.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:06:27 -0800

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hired former SS Omar Vizquel as their roving infield instructor.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:09:53 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays SS Omar Vizquel said he still plans to retire once the season is over.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:11:05 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays SS Omar Vizquel had two hits Monday, Sept. 24, to move into a tie with Mel Ott for 40th on the all-time hits list with 2,876.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:53:59 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 3B Edwin Encarnacion (toe) was scratched from the lineup Sunday, Sept. 16, against the Boston Red Sox with a sore big toe on his right foot. It's the second time in three games that Encarnacion has been unavailable. SS Yunel Escobar (illness) and C Jeff Mathis (illness) were also scratched Sunday. INF Yan Gomes replaced Encarnacion at designated hitter, C J.P. Arencibia was behind the plate, INF Adeiny Hechavarria moved from second to short and SS Omar Vizquel played second.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:42:59 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 3B Omar Vizquel said he plans to retire at the end of the year.

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| Source: SI.com

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:24:13 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays SS Omar Vizquel picked up a hit Monday, May 28, against the Baltimore Orioles, giving him 2,848 hits for his career. He is tied with Hall of Famer and former Orioles 3B Brooks Robinson on the all-time list.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Eduardo A. Encina

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:32 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar has the night off Wednesday, May 16. SS Omar Vizquel is replacing him.

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| Source: MLB.com - Gregor Chisholm