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  USATODAY.com - Angels protected by superstar Vladimir Guerrero   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
When Vladimir Guerrero was growing up in the Dominican Republic, he played "La Placa," a neighborhood game where pitchers tried to bounce a ball past a batter protecting a bent license plate standing upright.
Guerrero, the defending AL MVP, has kept the Angels' offense running in August despite injuries to Garret Anderson and Dallas McPherson, and is hitting.348 with seven homers and 24 RBI this month.
Guerrero is also the only player this season to be walked intentionally three times in a game, by the A's on Aug. 11, including in the ninth inning when Oakland put him on first base as the potential winning run.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/al/angels/2005-08-29-guerrero-leads-angels_x.htm   (1257 words)

  
  RotoChamps.com : Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero, who sprained his right thumb in a Dominican Winter League game Dec. 26, recently saw a hand specialist and was given a clean bill of health.
Vladimir Guerrero's thumb injury is nothing more than a sprain, and he should be ready for the start of spring training.
Vladimir Guerrero left today's game in the first inning after he was hit in the left forearm by a pitch.
rotochamps.com /mlb-1355-Vladimir-Guerrero.html   (1340 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Vladimir Guerrero   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Vladimir was a free agent for the first time after the 2003 season, and he signed with the then-Anaheim Angels, after being courted by several teams.
Vladimir was signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1993 and eventually made his Major League debut on September 19, 1996.
Vladimir was criticized during his rookie season of 1997 for being too aggressive at the plate.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/vladimir_guerrero   (941 words)

  
 JockBio: Vladimir Guerrero Biography
Vladimir Alvino Guerrero was born on February 9, 1976, in the town of Nizao Bani, on the Dominican Republic’s south coast, about an hour west of Santo Domingo.
Vladimir began to overswing and saw his average drop to.309 with 34 homers and 108 RBIs—not a bad campaign for most, but an off-year for him.
Vladimir was a perfect fit for the New York Mets, but they were unwilling to put more than a three-year deal on the table.
www.jockbio.com /Bios/Vlad/Vlad_bio.html   (3066 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vladimir Guerrero Alvino (born February 9, 1976 in Don Gregorio in the County of Nizao, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Guerrero was signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1993 and eventually made his major league debut on September 19, 1996.
Guerrero was a free agent for the first time after the 2003 season, and he signed with the then-Anaheim Angels after being courted by several teams.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vladimir_Guerrero   (1077 words)

  
 WELCOME TO ANGELS WIN ANAHEIM ANGELS FAN SITE - VLADIMIR GUERRERO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Guerrero landed in Anaheim in what was the surprise move of the off-season.
I think it's likely that Guerrero has seen his last 40-steal season, but he is still a descent situational runner and should be good for 10-15 steals a season.
Vladimir Guerrero is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable players in any fantasy league.
www.angelswin.com /vald.htm   (941 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero
Guerrero's mother, Altagracia Alvino, will be waiting in Montreal on Thursday night when the team arrives from Chicago to begin the first homestand of the regular season.
She cooks the meals for Guerrero, always doubling and tripling the recipe to make more welcome the visits by the Expos' many other Latin players, and she, in partnership with other family members shuttling back and forth from the Dominican Republic, cares for 2-year-old Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero, who according to legend arrived for his original tryout at the Expos' Dominican Baseball Academy on the back of a friend's motorcycle and stepped into the batting cage in mismatched shoes, is a one-man rotisserie league.
www.canadianbaseballnews.com /MonExpos/vladguerr.html   (1484 words)

  
 KFFL - Article - Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Anaheim Angels
Guerrero should provide a huge impact in Anaheim this upcoming season, as he possesses the speed to steal bases, perhaps the strongest throwing arm in right field and the ability to hit for average and with power.
Guerrero has proven his ability to be a very productive hitter, and in his most efficient seasons of 1999-2002 he had a total of 473 RBIs (118.25 RBI per season).
A big reason Guerrero signed with the Angels was so that he could play on the grass rather than turf to help protect his herniated disk in his back.
www.kffl.com /article.php/4224   (1787 words)

  
 The Angels' Star Right Fielder Vladimir Guerrero is Headed to Cooperstown - Associated Content
Vladimir Guerrero, the Anaheim Angels' right fielder, is a mortal lock for the Hall of Fame when he is done with baseball.
Vladimir Guerrero worked on the family's small farm, and he attributes his strong hands to wrestling with obstinate bulls to get them into their pens.
Vladimir Guerrero dominated at the plate in the Dominican League in 1994, hitting 12 homers in 25 games, and the Expos quickly moved him up to the Gulf League, where he batted.314 in 37 tilts.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/67911/the_angels_star_right_fielder_vladimir.html   (696 words)

  
 Batter's Box Interactive Magazine - Hall Watch 2006- Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero was signed out of Puerto Rico by the Expos at age 17, and hit.315 with power in Rookie League the following summer.
Guerrero to this point slides in nicely between the top 4 (as of age 29) Ruth, Aaron, Frank Robinson and Mel Ott and the next group which includes Kaline, Clemente and Winfield.
Guerrero does have the ability to be a designated hitter, so the likelihood is that he will be able to continue a long, long time.
www.battersbox.ca /article.php?story=20060718194638808   (1285 words)

  
 Sportscolumn.com - Sports News - Vladimir Guerrero: Guardian "Angel"
In the off-season of 2003 Vlad Guerrero was a free-agent.
Guerrero would make a trip to the All-Star game and be a huge contributor to the Anaheim Angels.
At the end of the 2004 season, Guerrero would be awarded the MVP and bring his team to the play-offs.
www.sportscolumn.com /story/2005/6/19/155848/171   (658 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero : MLB Legends   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Vladimir Guerrero suffered through back problems, which limited him to only 112 games.
Each one of Guerrero’s at-bats are exciting, as he swings (and will make contact) with any pitch he likes, whether it’s at his ankles, eyebrows, or anywhere in between.
It will be interesting to see how Guerrero handles the spotlight, playing on a team that’s the division favorite after languishing in Olympic Stadium for eight years.
www.mlb-legends.com /hitters/vladimirGuerrero.php   (325 words)

  
 A world away - baseball player Vladimir Guerrero travels back to Dominican Republic Sporting News, The - Find Articles
Guerrero's mother, Altagracia Alvino, and stepfather, Damien, live in the family home--originally one story, now it has three but is far from grandiose--across the street from Guerrero's house.
Guerrero's family is tied to the town emotionally and financially.
A tall, dark-haired woman in her early 50s with Vladimir's serious eyes peering through gold-rimmed glasses, she is generous and warm but is not someone to be trifled with.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_8_225/ai_70926949   (873 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Vladimir Guerrero pictures
Vladimir Guerrero emerged from the baseball backwater of Montreal into the prime time with the Los Angeles Angels, a transition that he made exceedingly smoothly.
Guerrero also has the rare ability to make solid contact on any ball that is remotely near the strike zone.
Guerrero is single, but has fathered four children by four different women.
www.askmen.com /men/sports_60/76b_vladimir_guerrero.html   (914 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero : USAToday.com - Vladimir Guerrero Biography from USAToday.com
Vladimir Guerrero hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run seventh inning Wednesday as the Angels defeated the Astros 8-4.
ET Vladimir Guerrero drove in three runs with a single and a sac fly in Thursday's win.
Vladimir Guerrero went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer to propel the Angels to an 8-6 win over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
fantasyfootball.usatoday.com /content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=MLB&id=2338   (469 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki, Sports Blog, Sports Resource, Sports Community, Sports 2.0
Vladimir Guerrero Alvino (born February 9, 1976 in Don Gregorio in the County of Nizao, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Guerrero was signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1993 and eventually made his major league debut on September 19, 1996.
Guerrero was a free agent for the first time after the 2003 season, and he signed with the then-Anaheim Angels after being courted by several teams.
www.armchairgm.com /index.php?title=Vladimir_Guerrero   (1279 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero | The BASEBALL Page
Vladimir Guerrero blasted a home run in his first at-bat against the Toronto Blue Jays, in the first regular season game between two Canadian teams in MLB history, June 30, 1997.
Guerrero hit.386 (49-for-127) with 11 homers and 27 RBI during his 31-game streak in 1999, which ran from July 27th to August 26th.
Guerrero was pursued by the Yankees and Red Sox, but neither team appealed to Vlad as much as the Angels, with their committment to spanish-speaking fans and ownership.
www.thebaseballpage.com /players/guerrvl01.php   (794 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero
Guerrero's back troubled him at times in the field and on the bases, but had no effect on his hitting: He set team records in batting average by a righty, hits by a righty, and runs scored.
Guerrero bumped his walks up to a career high last year, but intentional and semi-intentional walks fueled most of that increase.
Guerrero’s numbers dropped last year as opponents took advantage of the fact that he’s never seen a pitch he didn’t think he could hit.
www.baseballprospectus.com /pecota/guerrvl01.php   (953 words)

  
 Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal | Boston Red Sox
Guerrero crunched a hanging breaking ball for a two-run homer in the first off the Sox' erstwhile ace, who, while he didn't figure in the decision, gave up seven earned runs in five-plus innings, inflating his earned-run average from 3.82 to 4.40.
Guerrero, who signed a five-year, $70-million deal with the Angels last winter, rocketed a three-run blast off Mike Timlin in the sixth that vaulted Anaheim from a two-run deficit into an 8-7 lead.
Martinez, who took Guerrero into his apartment, cooking for him and helping him learn how to dress as a big leaguer when his countryman from the Dominican Republic joined the right-hander in Montreal, was not shocked.
www.projo.com /redsox/content/projo_20040604_04soxwed.d11fb.html   (1283 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero Photos - Vladimir Guerrero News - Vladimir Guerrero Information
Vladimir Guerrero was born on February 9, 1976 in Nizao, Dominican Republic.
Vladimir: Every time I go up to the plate all I am looking for is to make solid contact.
Vladimir: The fun thing was coming to the ballpark every day knowing I was fighting for something for the first time in my career.
www.tv.com /vladimir-guerrero/person/391561/summary.html   (566 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
Compare Guerrero against his opponents in his next game.
Vladimir Guerrero had an RBI single Tuesday vs. Texas, extending his hitting streak to a season-high eight games.
Guerrero has 52 RBI in 63 career games against the Rangers.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/players/playerpage/7669   (206 words)

  
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The Vladimir Guerrero Quiz questions are craftily compiled and will help you to gauge how well you know about the personal and professional life of the famed baseball player Vladimir Guerrero.
Vladimir was a member of the "Latino Legends Team" which was selected in 2005 to honor the history of Latin American players.
Vladimir missed entering the 40-40 club in 2002 by merely 1 homerun.
www.expertrating.com /quizzes/Vladimir-Guerrero-Quiz.asp   (294 words)

  
 The Official Site of The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: News: Los Angeles Angels News
Vladimir Guerrero had the highest batting average and was third in both home runs and RBIs among regular American League outfielders.
Vladimir Guerrero was named one of the American League's top hitters in 2006, an honor that is no surprise.
For the sixth time in his career and the third time with the Angels, Guerrero won a Louisville Silver Slugger Award, which is given annually to the best hitters at every position in their respective leagues.
mlb.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061109&content_id=1737812&vkey=news_ana&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana   (360 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero became the first Expo to join the 30-30 club which means he hit atleast thirty homeruns and had atleast thirty stolen bases.
Vladimir Guerrero set an Expos record with 28 RBI in April.
Guerrero could be the next 40-40 man, or the first to achieve 50-50, if he chooses to be.
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 Vladimir Guerrero [Archive] - Baseball Fever
Guerrero has hit.300+ with 30+ HR and 100+ RBI for five consecutive seasons leading up to this year.
Steffo, I don't think that Guerrero will ever be considered as elite as Ruth or Gehrig simply because he probably won't ever completely dominate the league in the manner that those two did.
Guerrero has neither, nor is he likely to so long as he plays in Montreal.
www.baseball-fever.com /archive/index.php/t-7543.html   (1854 words)

  
 Pro Sports Daily: Vladimir Guerrero News
Los Angeles Daily News: "When Vladimir Guerrero walked to the plate in the ninth inning with a runner on base, and the Angels trailing by a run, and everybody was anticipating the superhero to deliver.
Vladimir Guerrero's first-inning grand slam punched a hole in the clouds before settling at the base of the scoreboard in left-center field.
Guerrero said his wrist felt better Tuesday, but he didn't plan to try to grip a bat until Friday.
www.prosportsdaily.com /players/vladimir-guerrero.html   (4611 words)

  
 Vladimir Guerrero Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
Vladimir Guerrero was born on Monday, February 9, 1976, in Nizao, Peravia, Dominican Republic.
Guerrero was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 19, 1996, with the Montreal Expos.
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Vladimir Guerrero baseball stats page.
www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=guerrvl01   (223 words)

  
 RedOrbit - General - Angels' Vladimir Guerrero Voted AL MVP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
NEW YORK - Vladimir Guerrero won the American League MVP award Tuesday, just the fifth time a player switched leagues and earned the honor in his first season with his new team.
Guerrero, 28, signed with the Angels last winter after eight seasons with the Montreal Expos.
Guerrero gets a $500,000 bonus for winning the award and Ramirez $100,000 for finishing third.
www.redorbit.com /news/display?id=103572   (366 words)

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