Javy Vazquez

[djohnson]

Anyone know how Javy's meeting with the Dbacks went?

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Anyone know how Javy's meeting with the Dbacks went?

From the Green Press Conference they said they had a corgal meeting and dinner and pressed how great it is to play out west

 

[Stan C]

How long will he stay? I think we need more than 2 class A prospects.
From the FLorida Sun


Arizona's Vazquez may still be a viable option
By Juan C. Rodriguez
Staff Writer
Posted January 11 2005

Although Javier Vazquez landed in Arizona as part of the Randy Johnson deal, that might not be the right-hander's final destination.

According to industry sources, the Marlins are among the teams that have spoken with the Diamondbacks about Vazquez. While Vazquez can't force or reject a trade, the Puerto Rico native has made it clear he would prefer to pitch on the East Coast and in the National League.











His representatives were due in Arizona early this week to discuss the team's plans for the pitcher. With the Phillies, Orioles and White Sox among the other clubs interested in Vazquez, the Diamondbacks might choose to trade him now rather than take a potential distraction into the season.

Vazquez, 28, went 14-10 with a 4.91 ERA in his lone season with the Yankees. He has averaged 220 innings and 13 wins over the past five seasons. Getting Vazquez from the Yankees would have meant dealing A.J. Burnett, but the Marlins are exploring ways to keep both in the rotation.

Acquiring Vazquez would almost certainly mean losing Class A lefty Scott Olsen, the Marlins' top pitching prospect (No. 2 overall) according to Baseball America. The Diamondbacks might also insist on Double-A first baseman Jason Stokes, rated the team's fourth-best prospect.

Vazquez is owed $34.5 million over the next three seasons, but the Diamondbacks received $9 million from the Yankees in the Johnson trade. The Marlins would likely ask Arizona for cash as well to bring Vazquez's remaining commitment down to around $21 million, which is what they offered Carl Pavano.

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and other front office members saw Vazquez at his best in Montreal. The Expos' owner before purchasing the Marlins, Loria might not hesitate to make a multi-year commitment similar to the one Pavano rejected.

 

[CatBoxBackFan]

Vazquez excited to be D-Back


By Scott Bordow, Tribune 1/12/2005


Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick on Tuesday night ended speculation that pitcher Javier Vazquez would seek a trade for family reasons.
Kendrick met with Vazquez and his representatives for 5 1/2 hours Monday and said the right-handed pitcher told him he wants to be a Diamondback.

“He's very excited about our team,” Kendrick said.

Earlier reports indicated Vazquez didn't want to pitch for a team on or near the West Coast because his in-laws live in Puerto Rico, and it would be easier for his wife to see her parents if Vazquez pitched for a team in the East.

Vazquez recently bought a home in New Jersey.

“We talked about that, and he knows it's going to be difficult,” Kendrick said. “But he said they'll just have to deal with it.”

Vazquez will anchor a Diamondbacks rotation that includes newcomers Russ Ortiz and Shawn Estes, and third-year pro Brandon Webb.

The Diamondbacks are still in the market for
another starter, and reportedly are interested in Oakland's Barry Zito, if he's available, or Florida's A.J. Burnett.

Kendrick said Arizona's pursuit of a center fielder and leadoff hitter could be consummated later this week. Among the possibilities: Eric Byrnes of the Oakland Athletics or the New York Mets' Mike Cameron.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

Since the DBacks have overflowing pockets all of a sudden, why don't they just drop a few grand on some charter flights for his wife during the season?

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Since the DBacks have overflowing pockets all of a sudden, why don't they just drop a few grand on some charter flights for his wife during the season?

That money would have been nice a few years ago when we gave up Miguel and Curt... yeah, I'm not bitter.

In other news, Travis Lee has interest in rejoining the d-backs, why not bring back Brent Brede and Devo while we are at it?