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07:54 AM ET 11.21 | It may have taken nearly half a decade, but the White Sox finally could sign shortstop Omar Vizquel, who will be 43 years old in April. The Sox first tried to sign Vizquel when he became a free agent after his days with the Indians, when he was still a Gold Glove shortstop. Now, Vizquel is expected to be a backup and unofficial "coach" of the White Sox youth movement. Sources say the Sox are close to signing the Venezuelan shortstop, who -- literally -- would follow in the footsteps of countrymen Chico Carrasquel, Luis Aparicio and Ozzie Guillen, who is now the manager.

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November 21, 2009  08:43 AM ET
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How scintillating.

November 21, 2009  01:16 PM ET
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Classy player, and he still brings his game every day. Great backup infielder and mentor.

November 21, 2009  09:15 PM ET
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Sounds like a great move on the part of the ChiSox. I kind of wish the Tigers had done this.

November 21, 2009  10:55 PM ET
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Classy player, and he still brings his game every day. Great backup infielder and mentor.

100% agree!Good job White Sox!

November 22, 2009  07:48 AM ET
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Ay 43 he still has more range than what a lot of teams pass off as shortstops.

November 22, 2009  06:51 PM ET
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Omar, you should have gone back to Cleveland with sandy. Cleveland loves you!

 
November 23, 2009  02:07 PM ET
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43 fugging years old..... at SS..... and he hasn't developed Derek Jeter range either....

Yea, your right, OV was never as limited. Best fiedling short stop EVER, including Jeter. Jeter simply had more batting power!!

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