Giants Re-Sign Vizquel

From MVN.com (my other site)
"The San Francisco Giants have chosen to re-sign 41-year old short-stop Omar Vizquel to a 1-year deal worth $5.3M. The contract also includes an option for 2008, which will be exercised if Omar plays in 140 games next season. If he fails to do so, the Giants can buy-out the contract for $300,000.

Very awkward, as Vizquel is coming off his worst season since his ‘89 rookie year and is still receiving a raise from his $4M salary last season. Omar hit a mere .246, only hitting 4 HR’s and driving in 51 in 145 games.

Analysis: I thought the Giants were looking to get younger this off season? Looks like GM Brian Sabean wants to retain yet another veteran to hit sub-.250 and collect $5.3M. If I were a Giant fan, I would be completely assaulted with the move, as we lose another $1.3M in salary and must watch a 41-year old short stop make the occasional play or two." (MVN.com)

White Sox/Uribe Agree To Terms

The Chicago White Sox re-signed short-stop Juan Uribe to a 1-year, $4.5M contract. The move saves Chicago $500,000 as they had a $5M option in his contract. On the down-side, Juan hasn't had a .300-OBP season since 2005 and has definitely lost a step at short. But who's gonna argue that he's a worse choice than Giant's short-stop Omar Vizquel?

Seems like a move just to save some time up the middle for the White Sox, as Uribe definitely won't be a starting short-stop for much longer.

Vizquel Set To Receive Raise From San Francisco

FOXSports.com reports that the San Francisco Giants and short-stop Omar Vizquel are close to re-signing the veteran for $5.5M. Quite horrible news for Giants' fans, as Omar witnessed the worst season in his career and will still be getting a $1.5M raise for next season.

As for Vizquel, he did not win the NL Gold Glove this season, handing it down to Philadelphia Phillies' potential-MVP winner Jimmy Rollins.