Omar Vizquel to the ChiSox

by Adam J. Morris on Nov 23, 2009 2:58 PM CST

Omar Vizquel has signed a one year deal for $1.375 million with the Chicago White Sox.

Officially, Vizquel is going to be a backup infielder, but I suspect that part of the appeal of signing with Chicago is that there is a pretty decent chance he'll end up starting for them at some point.

Right now, the ChiSox are talking about Gordon Beckham at second base, Alexei Ramirez at shortstop, and Mark Teahen at third base. Teahen, though, at third base is shaky for a contender, and I imagine Vizquel probably views this situation as one where he's more likely to get regular playing time than he would if he'd come back to Texas.

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Meh...

Good luck Omar.

I don’t think he’s worth $1.375 mil though.

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by slc ranger on Nov 23, 2009 3:00 PM CST reply actions

good for him

I think he was a great pickup, it was great to have him for Andrus’ first year. Think we got 90% of the value we’d ever get out of him.

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by DJCahill on Nov 23, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions

he'll be missed

there’s not an obvious choice for that utility spot now.

What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.

by clark on Nov 23, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions

German

he was ok last year.

helluva lot better than Arias.

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by willamos2 on Nov 23, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

And it is doubtful that

the Rangers offer German arbitration.

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by RangerMad on Nov 23, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions

he was solid for us

but there’s no way he’s worth that amount of money

by ramjam36 on Nov 23, 2009 3:04 PM CST reply actions

DO NOT BRING HIM BACK!!!!

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by Kinslerhomer on Nov 23, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions

Yikes

I’ve got my pitchfork and torch ready if that happens.

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Nov 23, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

vomit

by Brett Perryman on Nov 23, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions

ewwwww

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by MayurP on Nov 23, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

He'll be back

by bdavison94 on Nov 23, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions

Per JD

I thought he was preparing for his role in Moneyball

by Heebs on Nov 23, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions

wtf..

by Mike E on Nov 23, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions

Fuck.

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by LSJ on Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

Curious

I am curious to see if Elvis will comment on Omar now that he’s officially signed elsewhere. I am under the impression that a large part of Omar’s value last year was to work with Elvis and show him the ropes defensively. We all know how that turned out. Do you think Elvis will comment?

by Heebs on Nov 23, 2009 4:22 PM CST reply actions

by RangerEddie on Nov 23, 2009 5:52 PM CST reply actions

One of the most enjoyable players to watch in my lifetime

Would have liked to have him back for one more year.

Good for him.

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by Brian Thomas on Nov 23, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions

THIS

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by BigGuns on Nov 23, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks for 2009, Omar.

It was great seeing one of my favorite non-Rangers ever finally play in Texas. You worked out even better than I thought you would (and I was pretty excited when you got signed).

Best of luck in the rest of the baseball universe.

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by philkid3 on Nov 24, 2009 1:10 AM CST reply actions