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Analysis: In Vazquez, Yankees Get Pitcher Who Got Away

Dec. 22, 2009
The Yankees traded Javier Vazquez to Arizona after the 2004 season but he remained high on their list before they reacquired him in a deal that sent Melky Cabrera to Atlanta.
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Pitcher Vazquez rejoins Yankees

Pitcher Vazquez rejoins Yankees

NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees Tuesday acquired veteran pitcher Javier Vazquez, a former all-star, from the Atlanta Braves.

Braves pitcher named NL Player of Week

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Atlanta Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez was named National League Player of the Week on Monday.

MLB: Atlanta 2, Houston 1

HOUSTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Adam LaRoche and Nate McLouth each homered and Javier Vazquez pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over Houston.

Mora, Vazquez cop AL award

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Baltimore third baseman Melvin Mora's hot bat and Chicago White Sox pitcher Javier Vazquez's untouchable pitches won them AL Player of the Week honors Monday.

White Sox sign Vazquez for $34.5 million

TUCSON, March 6 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox Tuesday signed pitcher Javier Vazquez to a three-year contract extension worth $34.5 million. Vazquez will make $12.5 million for 2007 under terms of his current contract.

White Sox acquire Vazquez from Arizona

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday they have acquired pitcher Javier Vazquez and cash considerations from Arizona.

MLB: Arizona 8, Pittsburgh 4

PHOENIX, May 6 (UPI) -- Troy Glaus crushed a three-run homer Friday night and added another RBI, helping boost Arizona to an 8-4 victory over Pittsburgh.

Montreal 5, NY Mets 2

MONTREAL, July 23 (UPI) -- Javier Vazquez struck out 11 in eight innings and Montreal scored five runs in the first inning Wednesday night to sail past the New York Mets, 5-2.

Vazquez loses arbitration case

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The Montreal Expos received some good financial news Tuesday by winning their arbitration case against righthander Javier Vazquez.

Vazquez signs with Expos

MONTREAL, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The Montreal Expos Friday avoided arbitration with righthander Javier Vazquez, signing one of baseball's top young pitchers to a one-year contract.
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