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Angels name Omar Vizquel infield instructor

The Los Angeles Angels named 11-time Gold Glove winner Omar Vizquel their new roving infield instructor on Wednesday."It's a great presence that he brings," Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto told MLB.com, "and it comes from his accomplishments -- a long career that we believe culminates in the Hall of Fame. We're thrilled to have him."Vizquel will work with former Angels infielder Bobby Knoop, who was previously brought back as a special assignment infield coach.Vizquel, 45, played 2,709 games at shortstop, the most in major league history, and made three All-Star appearances.Last season, Vizquel played 60 games with the Toronto Blue Jays as a reserve infielder, hitting .235 with no home runs and seven RBI.Over his 24-year career with the Mariners (1989-93), Indians (1994-2004), Giants (2005-08), Rangers (2009), White Sox (2010-11) and Blue Jays (2012), Vizquel recorded 2,877 hits, 80 home runs, 951 RBI, 404 steals and a career fielding percentage of .985....

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  1. Something new: White Sox put Omar Vizquel at DH for first time in his 22-year career

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Omar Vizquel is known for his slick fielding, winning 11 Gold Gloves and posting the highest fielding percentage among shortstops.Now, he can...

  2. Vizquel's RBI single helps Chisox beat Angels 4-3 after Weaver regains majors strikeout lead

    Add another key hit to Omar Vizquel's resume.Juan Pierre tripled home the tying run and scored on Vizquel's single in the seventh inning, leading the Chicago White S...

  3. Punchless Blue Jays struggle offensively again in 3-2 loss to Tigers

    This is what the Toronto Blue Jays have apparently been reduced to: 45-year-old Omar Vizquel trying to steal second in the ninth inning of a one-run game.Vizquel was...

  4. Blue Jays' Vizquel passed Ruth on hits list

    Omar Vizquel has accomplished a lot in his 24-year career. Passing New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth on baseball's hits list was a milestone he never expected to re...

  5. Vizquel helps Blue Jays down Twins in final career game

    Omar Vizquel ended his illustrious 24-year career on a high note, lacing a base hit to center field to move into sole possession of 40th place on the all-time hits l...

  6. Vizquel's sacrifice fly in 9th inning lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 4-3

    Omar Vizquel hit a pair of sacrifice flies, including one in the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the free-falling Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday.To...

  7. At 44, Vizquel sparkles at third base in attempt to win utility job with Blue Jays

    Omar Vizquel , the 44-year-old infielder auditioning for a utility job with the Blue Jays, made a couple of sparkling defensive plays at third base and hit a two-run...

  8. Blue Jays sign INF Vizquel

    The Toronto Blue Jays and infielder Omar Vizquel have agreed to terms on a contract.Vizquel confirmed the signing on his Twitter account and it's being reported that...

  9. Ozzie Vizquel has 4 hits, 3 RBIs to lead John Danks, White Sox past bumbling Braves, 12-4

    ATLANTA (AP) — Omar Vizquel drove in three runs with four hits, John Danks gave up one run in five innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the error-prone Atlanta Bra...

  10. Danks' one-hit pitching, Vizquel's surprising power help White Sox beat Tigers 3-0

    CHICAGO (AP) — John Danks pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Omar Vizquel homered and had a suicide-squeeze bunt, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tige...

  11. Vizquel's RBI single helps Chisox beat Angels 4-3 after Weaver regains majors strikeout lead

    Juan Pierre tripled home the tying run and scored on Omar Vizquel's single in the seventh inning, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Los Angels 4-3 Sunday.The Wh...

  12. At nearly 43, White Sox SS Vizquel insists he'll keep playing as long as his body allows

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Omar Vizquel strutted into Scottsdale Stadium from the center-field entrance like a confident 20-something and gave a little point to some f...

  1. Blue Jays honor INF Omar Vizquel before final game

    The Toronto Blue Jays have honored retiring infielder Omar Vizquel by having him throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the season finale against Minnesota.The ...

  2. Omar Vizquel , set to become oldest SS in MLB history, comfortable with utility role on Jays

    Omar Vizquel has an abundance of pride. He's also been around long enough to know that there is no shame in accepting a role as the Toronto Blue Jays' utility infiel...

  3. Omar Vizquel joins team with long history of Venezuelan shortstops

    GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Omar Vizquel's wish list is impressive: he's already held an anaconda by the tail and donned a matador's outfit in a first step toward bullfig...

  4. Omar Vizquel still healthy and wise as he enters another major league season

    Omar Vizquel donned a sweatshirt and stocking cap on a cool morning in Arizona and headed out early to Chicago's batting cage.Just two months shy of his 44th birthda...

  5. Omar Vizquel ties countryman, idol Luis Aparicio on career hits list for shortstops

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Omar Vizquel has equaled his boyhood idol.The Chicago White Sox infielder tied Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for the second-most hits by a shortstop M...

  6. Omar Vizquel to honor countryman Luis Aparicio by wearing his retired No. 11.

    CHICAGO (AP) — Omar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season.The White Sox say they have unretired ...

  7. Omar Vizquel's single in seventh sparks White Sox to 5-2 win over Red Sox

    Omar Vizquel hit a go-ahead single in Chicago's three-run seventh inning and the White Sox backed Freddy Garcia in a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday nig...

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