Omar Vizquel

San Francisco Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel and his vacuum glove will be out roughly 4-5 weeks after having arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove torn cartilage from his left knee. The 11-time Gold Glover, who will turn 41 in April, felt a pop when he was running Tuesday, and an MRI revealed the injury. With Omar rehabbing, Kevin Frandsen will become the starting shortstop this spring. Vizquel signed a $5.3 million, one-year deal for a fourth season in November, including a club option for a second season. He batted just .246 with four homers and 51 RBIs last season, but rocked up the middle as ... Read Full Story

Josh Q. Public: When you are with me, I’m free. I’m careless, I believe. Above all the others, we’ll fly. This brings tears to my eyes. My sacrifice. -Creed Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go. No time today. No time, tryin’ to get a watch repaired. No time, never got a thing to wear. Hear the ringing of the telephone, oh no. Hear it ringing in my head now. Nope. No time today. Wasn’t even gonna write today. But I saw this one stat and I just couldn’t resist today. I just couldn’t resist writing about Omar Vizquel today. I love this guy. ... Read Full Story

San Francisco Giants veteran Omar Vizquel set the big league record for most games played at shortstop after a doubleheader against the Florida Marlins Sunday. These things tend to happen with old people. Nevertheless, we are impressed with the 11-time Gold Glover's resilience and dedication. The second game of the twin bill marked game #2,584 for the 41-year-old Vizquel, surpassing Hall of Famer and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio . Way to go, buddy! You can totally retire now. [ ESPN ] | [ Baseball Geeks ] | [ Water Cooler Board ] | [ Boys of Summer ] Read Full Story

Eleven-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel agreed to a $5.3 million, one-year deal with his San Francisco Giants Friday, including a club option that could bring his worth to $10.2 million over two seasons. He’s guaranteed $5 million next season, and the Giants have a $5.2 million option for 2009 with a $300,000 buyout. Slumping offensively, Vizquel batted just .246 this season, but played defense up the middle like a young buck, which is probably the reason he’s still able to get a contract at the age of 40. This post also appears on Crooked Pitch , where I will be guest-blogging Saturday afternoon. ... Read Full Story

From FoxSports. com "The Red Sox appear stuck with shortstop Julio Lugo, who is earning $9 million per season through 2010, but they inquired about the Astros' Mark Loretta in spring training, evidently viewing him as possible infield insurance. A trade for the Giants' Omar Vizquel might be something for the Sox to consider: Vizquel would offer steady and at times spectacular defense, and offense that would be no worse than Lugo's ..." Source: Fox Sports Read Full Story