The Rays acquired Virgil Vasquez from the Pirates for a player to be named later, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. We heard yesterday that the two clubs were talking about a possible deal involving Vasquez.
The 27-year-old right-hander appeared in 14 games for the Pirates last year. He pitched to a 5.84 ERA in 44.2 innings, with 5.8 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9. Vasquez also made 19 starts at Triple A, where he posted a 3.93 ERA with 6.0 K/9 and 1.3 BB/9. He combined an 89 mph fastball with a slider, a curve and a change-up last year, according to FanGraphs.
They are going to make him into a great reliever.
J.P. Howell’s temporary remplacement?
Goodbye VV! May the Rays be blessed with the Virgil Islands!
for a player to be named later, hmmm…. maybe Reid Brignac?
Good luck Rays. Maybe you can help VV with his control problems.
It is about time for him to go! Best of Luck at Tampa!
when are we going to get the PTBNL?
He might never leave?
He is always on the ball haha
Quick hands my friend. Quick hands.