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| Height: 6-0
Weight: 220
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jul 15, 1978, Villa Vasquez, Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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August 29, 2008 Catcher Miguel Olivo is not happy with Royals manager Trey Hillman and the amount of playing time he has seen, and said he will not be back with the team next year, as his contract includes a mutual option, according to the Kansas City Star. Asked if he'd be back for 2009, Olivo bluntly said, "Hell no." Our View:Olivo also said that, "I think (Hillman) doesn’t like me sometimes." Olivo has a solid slugging percentage at .472, to go along with an average of .264 and 11 home runs, but his OBP is just .291 on the year. He'll pick up his catching gear and head elsewhere next season. |
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August 14, 2008 Miguel Olivo's suspension was reduced from five games to four, and he began serving the penalty Thursday against the White Sox, according to the AP. Olivo was fined and suspended after charging the mound during the Royals’ 14-3 win over Chicago on August 3, and he said, "I knew I’d get suspended. I’m not happy at all." Our View:He will miss the three-game set against the Yankees, and could return August 19 at Cleveland. |
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August 5, 2008 Miguel Olivo has been suspended five games for his role in Sunday's brawl with the White Sox, according to the Kansas City Star. Our View:If Olivo appeals the decision he could remain in the line-up for a couple days. |
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August 3, 2008 Miguel Olivo went 1-for-3 with two RBI before things really got interesting on Sunday. Olivo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, charged the mound, and started a bench clearing brawl before being ejected from the game. Our View:After the game Olivo said the HBP was on purpose. What Miguel, with the bases loaded? Are you really gonna stick with that story? Olivo was suspended the first four games of this season for starting a bench clearing fight at the end of '07, so expect the league to suspend him here for a minimum of five games for this infraction. |
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July 29, 2008 We are less than 48 hours away from the trade deadline and Royals general manager Dayton Moore reports the club has no deals in the works, according to MLB.com. Our View:There were reports that the Blue Jays were interested in catcher Miguel Olivo and the Red Sox might take a run at reliever Ron Mahay. Olivo, Mahay and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek have been considered among the more marketable players on the Royals. Right now the Royals claim no one is calling, but that could change. We'll keep you posted on all of the deadline deals, so stay tuned. |
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June 30, 2008 Miguel Olivo homered on an 0-2 George Sherrill pitch to force extra innings on Monday night. The home run was the ninth of the season for the Royals' catcher. Our View:Olivo pinch hit for Mark Teahen tying the game at five leading to a 6-5 extra inning win for the never-say-die Royals |
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June 13, 2008 Miguel Olivo continues to receive at-bats, even in National League parks where the designated hitter isn't used. Olivo is starting at catcher and will square off against Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis. Our View:Olivo is 2-8 against Davis. At-bats he received while playing for the Florida Marlins. |
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June 9, 2008 Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 and hit a two-run homer in Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees. Our View:He has eight homers and 25 RBI over 41 games played, and raised his average to .289. |
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May 26, 2008 Miguel Olivo went 1-for-3 and collected his 20th RBI of the season in Monday's 7-2 loss to Toronto. Olivo also registered his second stolen base of the season. He started the game at catcher. Our View:That was his 12th RBI in May, and he is hitting .339 (18-for-53) in the month as well. He should continue to see more playing time while he is hot. |
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May 22, 2008 Miguel Olivo went deep for the sixth time on Thursday as he had three hits and five RBI for the Royals in their loss to the Red Sox. Our View:Olivo has been a very productive bat this season with 19 RBI in just 90 AB as he continues to split time with John Buck. Buck has only two home runs in 109 AB with 14 RBI, so Olivo just might be earning himself a few extra starts with his bat. |
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May 16, 2008 Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 and belted a two-run homer in Friday's 7-6 win over the Marlins. That was his fifth homer of the season. Our View:He has now racked up two hits in back-to-back games, and tonight was his fifth multi-hit game of the month. |
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May 4, 2008 Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 with one RBI and crushed his fourth homer of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cleveland. Our View:He has four homers and nine RBI over 51 at-bats, and served another game as the Royals' DH today. |
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May 2, 2008 Backup catcher Miguel Olivo is filling the Royals designated hitter role on Friday night. Billy Butler is at first base and Ross Gload has the night off. Our View:Olivo will occasionally hit from the designated hitter spot as manager Trey Hillman likes his backup catcher's bat in the lineup. |
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April 15, 2008 Miguel Olivo justified his DH start by going 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in Monday's win over the Mariners. It was his second straight game in the DH spot. Our View:Olivo has decent pop, but he's never been a good enough all-around hitter for us to think he'd serve as a DH. But, hey, AL-only fantasy owners can take advantage of the extra playing time. |
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April 5, 2008 Catcher Miguel Olivo has been activated from the suspended list by the Kansas City Royals, according to USAToday.com. Olivo was serving a four-game suspension for his part in a brawl with the NY Mets, events that took place when Olivo was a member of the Florida Marlins at the end of last season. Rookie catcher Matt Tupman has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha to make room for Olivo on the active roster. |
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March 27, 2008 Miguel Olivo's suspension has been reduced from five to four games, according to SI.com. Olivo has notably been suspended for the start of the new season because of a fight with the Mets during the final weekend of last season while he was a member of the Marlins. He will battle John Buck for playing time when he returns. |
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March 26, 2008 Miguel Olivo connected on his second homer of the spring against Seattle on Wednesday. That was a good day of work for him as he battles John Buck for playing time at catcher. |
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March 25, 2008 Miguel Olivo reported no problems with his sore groin after playing seven innings in a minor league game on Tuesday, according to the KC Star. Olivo's expected to test out the muscle by taking part in an A-game Wednesday for the first time since March 14. |
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March 18, 2008 Royals manager Trey Hillman believes that Miguel Olivo should be ready to return to action for Friday's minor league contest, according to MLB.com. He caught two bullpen sessions and hit in the batting cage without problems on Tuesday. "If he comes back tomorrow and his body feels good, we'll ease him into a minor league game situation where we can control it a little bit," Hillman said. Olivo has been out with a strained groin. |
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March 18, 2008 Miguel Olivo (strained groin) will be held out of live action for at least another two day, this according to the Kansas City Star. The backup catcher could return to the lineup on Thursday. Olivo will see plenty of work as the Royals backup this year if he can stay healthy. |
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March 16, 2008 Miguel Olivo tested his strained groin with a light workout on Saturday, according to the KC Star. He sustained the injury Friday but could be ready to return to game action by the middle of next week. |
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March 14, 2008 Royals catcher Miguel Olivo left Friday's game after four innings because of a groin injury, according to MLB.com. Olivo showed signs of discomfort after backing away from an inside fastball thrown by Texas Rangers right-hander Elizardo Ramirez. Olivo struck out and was replaced by Matt Tupman. Olivo is the Royals' backup to catcher John Buck and this was his 10th Cactus League game. He's batting .296 (8-for-27). |
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February 20, 2008 The Royals will start the season one player short of the 25-man roster. Newly acquired catcher, Miguel Olivo, must serve a five-game suspension stemming from last years on-field fracas with Mets shortstop Jose Reyes while a member of the Florida Marlins, notes the KC Star. Olivo has appealed the suspension, and a ruling on that appeal could shorten the five-day punishment. Olivo has appealed the suspension, and a ruling could shorten the five-day punishment. It's unlikely, however, Olivo will receive total clemency. |
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February 15, 2008 The Royals could use backup catcher Miguel Olivo in left field some this year. "You might look out there and see a simulated bunting game without anyone at their primary position," manager Trey Hillman said in the Kansas City Star. "You might see Miguel Olivo in left field. It could happen because I like to create options. It gives us flexibility. He can run a little bit... and Miguel tears up left-handed pitching." Olivo has a .291 career average against left-handers and a .220 career average against right-handers. He was already in line for a couple starts per week. Perhaps he'll get a few starts in left, as well, making Olivo a viable AL-only play. |