| Fri Oct 11 2013 | 12:04 | Gil Velazquez elects free agency | ||||
Gil Velazquez has elected free agency. | ||||||
The 33-year-old infielder received just one at-bat for the Marlins in 2013. He'll look to catch on with someone this winter on another minor league pact. | ||||||
| Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Oct 5 2013 | 08:13 | Marlins outright Gil Velazquez to Triple-A | ||||
Marlins sent SS Gil Velazquez outright to Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
The 33-year-old infielder received just one at-bat for the Marlins in 2013. More known for his glove than for his bat, Velazquez slashed .254/.350/.278 with no homers, 26 RBI and three stolen bases in 101 games at Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Aug 25 2013 | 16:40 | Velazquez optioned to Triple-A New Orleans | ||||
Marlins optioned INF Gil Velazquez to Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez had his contract purchased Monday and appeared in one game with the Marlins. He returns to a .275/.375/.306 batting line at the Triple-A level. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Aug 19 2013 | 14:58 | Marlins select contract of INF Gil Velazquez | ||||
Marlins purchased the contract of INF Gil Velazquez from Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez will provide infield depth with Placido Polanco on the 7-day DL. The 33-year-old has a .275/.375/.306 batting line at the Triple-A level. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat May 18 2013 | 17:11 | Marlins sign Gil Velazquez to minors contract | ||||
Marlins signed INF Gil Velazquez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez opened the 2013 season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate but batted just .173 with a .426 OPS in 27 games there. The 33-year-old infielder is a .236/.253/.250 career hitter in the major leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter | ||||||
| Thu Dec 13 2012 | 17:28 | Yanks ink Velazquez to minor league deal | ||||
Yankees signed INF Gil Velazquez to a minor league contract. | ||||||
The deal includes a spring training invite. Velazquez appeared in 19 games with the Marlins this season, batting .232 (13-for-56) with a double, two RBI and a .496 OPS. The 32-year-old will function as organizational depth with New York. | ||||||
| Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Oct 17 2012 | 15:08 | Marlins outright INF Velazquez to Triple-A | ||||
Marlins sent INF Gil Velazquez outright to Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez appeared in 19 games with the Marlins this season, batting .232 (13-for-56) with a double, two RBI and a .496 OPS. The 33-year-old journeyman is nothing more than organizational depth. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Sep 27 2012 | 22:00 | Gil Velazquez has two hits, RBI in loss | ||||
Gil Velazquez had his best game as a Marlin in Thursday's loss to the Braves, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. | ||||||
This is the first time that the 32-year-old journeyman infielder has received more than eight at-bats in a major league season. He's held his own to this point, hitting .270 (10-for-37) with one RBI. His RBI double off Tommy Hanson in the fourth inning was the first extra-base hit of his MLB career. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Sep 14 2012 | 14:51 | Gil Velazquez called up | ||||
Marlins purchased the contract of INF Gil Velazquez from Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez will give the Marlins some infield depth over the final few weeks. He went 1-for-8 with a strikeout in two games with the Fish earlier this season. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Aug 22 2012 | 09:00 | Marlins outright INF Velazquez to Triple-A | ||||
Marlins sent INF Gil Velazquez outright to Triple-A New Orleans. | ||||||
Velazquez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 33-year-old went 1-for-8 with a strikeout in two games with the Fish. He returns to a 314/.392/.383 batting line at the Triple-A level this year. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Aug 18 2012 | 23:37 | Marlins DFA Velazquez | ||||
Marlins designated INF Gil Velazquez for assignment. | ||||||
Velazquez spent just two games with the Fish, going 1-for-8 with a strikeout. The Marlins will activate Emilio Bonifacio from the disabled list on Sunday morning. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jan 18 2012 | 09:07 | Giants ink INF Velazquez to minors deal | ||||
Giants signed INF Gil Velazquez to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Velazquez appeared in four games with the Angels last season, but spent the majority of the year at the Triple-A level, batting .328/.399/.466 with eight home runs, 58 RBI and an .865 OPS. He'll be a longshot to make the Giants' Opening Day roster. | ||||||
| Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Nov 5 2011 | 22:33 | Angels outright Gil Velazquez | ||||
Angels sent INF Gil Velazquez outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. | ||||||
Velazquez is now a minor league free agent and is allowed to sign with any organization. The 32-year-old hit .328/.399/.466 at the Triple-A level this season. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Sep 6 2011 | 15:38 | Angels call up INF Gil Velazquez from minors | ||||
Angels purchased the contract of INF Gil Velazquez from Triple-A Salt Lake. | ||||||
Velazquez had brief stints with the Red Sox in 2008 and 2009, but has spent the majority of his professional career in the minor leagues. The 31-year-old batted .328/.399/.466 with eight homers, 58 RBI and an .865 OPS over 494 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He'll provide some infield depth in September, but won't carry any fantasy value. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Jan 29 2011 | 13:31 | Gil Velazquez signed to minors deal | ||||
Angels signed INF Gil Velazquez to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Velazquez batted .249/.304/.340 with one home run over 241 at-bats for the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate this past season. The 31-year-old will give the Halos some veteran minor league depth. | ||||||