Red Sox to scout Javier Vazquez friday

[tc2deuce]

We continue to scout the All-Star team from 2006

[Celtic AL]

We continue to scout the All-Star team from 2006

[Celtic AL]

According to a text from Criollos de Caguas general manager Alex Cora, pitcher Javier Vazquez was "impressive" in his Friday night outing against Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Puerto Rico Winter League playoffs.

The Red Sox were scouting Vazquez, who was also watched by scouts from the Rays, Nationals and Royals. The 36-year-old righty went six innings, not allowing a run while surrendering just three hits. He struck out five and didn't walk a batter while touching 93 mph with his fastball.

Vazquez, who is expected to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, last pitched in the major leagues during the 2011 season, when he made 32 starts for the Marlins. The pitcher finished the '11 season going 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA, going 5-0 with a 0.71 ERA in the final month of the season.



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[ruckus16969]

Vasquez would work as a solid 5th starter, better option than Lackey IMO.

That chick ib ur sig pig is amazing

[ruckus16969]

Howd u do that

[RedSoxtober]

Nice! That would be a good if we can sign him

Lester
Buch
Lackey
Dempster
Vazquez
Doubront fights for spot or goes to the minors

Doubront is out of options. If he doesn't make the 25-man roster he's DFA. More likely to get Vazquez on a MiLB deal with an opt-out and wait for an injury.

[Nomar]

Another guy who has been scouted and i wouldnt mind as a depth move is Brandon Webb.

[grandsalami]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

Both #WhiteSox and #RedSox also scouted Javier Vazquez tonight

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@Ken_Rosenthal
J. Vazquez has yet to make final decision about pitching in '13. Source said he pitched at 94 last night. 1st start of winter on 4 days rest

[AI4]

My dad spoke to Javier a couple of days ago and he told me that he wants to pitch in 2013 and that he prefers to pitch for an East coast team since it's closer to Puerto Rico and see his family. However, he also said he wants to pitch for a contender and I'm not sure we qualify as one, who knows. If he is willing to come here on a minor league deal with an opt-out clause if he's not up by a specific date then it's a no-brainer.

[Soxfan85]

My dad spoke to Javier a couple of days ago and he told me that he wants to pitch in 2013 and that he prefers to pitch for an East coast team since it's closer to Puerto Rico and see his family. However, he also said he wants to pitch for a contender and I'm not sure we qualify as one, who knows. If he is willing to come here on a minor league deal with an opt-out clause if he's not up by a specific date then it's a no-brainer.

Seems like you have alot of family connection for the MLB there was another player not sure who. But i'm taking it with a grain of salt until local media reports it. Not saying your wrong just want to hear the local media pete ab etc

[AI4]

Seems like you have alot of family connection for the MLB there was another player not sure who. But i'm taking it with a grain of salt until local media reports it. Not saying your wrong just want to hear the local media pete ab etc

I've never claimed to have connections to anybody in the MLB, just certain Puertorican players who my father personally knows since he played and currently coaches in professional leagues over here. (Ex: Alex Cora, Javier Vazquez, Ivan Dejesus, etc). But hey, whatever floats your boat.

[Celtic AL]

Sounds like he wants Washington & i heard Washington wants him

[Nomar]

I've never claimed to have connections to anybody in the MLB, just certain Puertorican players who my father personally knows since he played and currently coaches in professional leagues over here. (Ex: Alex Cora, Javier Vazquez, Ivan Dejesus, etc). But hey, whatever floats your boat.

How can we trust a banned psd member? :O

[AI4]

How can we trust a banned psd member? :O

Easy...

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