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Vladimir Nunez

Atlanta Braves

1975/03/15 34

6-4 240

Havana, Cuba

R / R

9

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 Braves 23 0 1 2 0 0 0 32.2 32 14 14 0 19 24 3.86 1.56

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • The big righty can be tough on left-handed hitters. Tends to be strong in tough situations. Thrives on lots of work and can go on consecutive days.
Flaws
  • Gets behind in the count a little too often and is susceptible to the long ball. Tends to run a little too hot and cold.
Career Potential
  • An inconsistent reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 2, 2008 Contract purchased from Richmond (AAA).
July 21, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.
July 7, 2008 Contract purchased from Richmond (AAA).
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
May 23, 2005 Acquired from the Texas Rangers and assigned to Memphis (AAA).
April 3, 2005 Assigned by the Texas Rangers to their minor league camp.
November 19, 2004 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
August 25, 2004 Outrighted to Colorado Springs (AAA).
August 21, 2004 Designated for assignment.
June 3, 2004 Optioned to Colorado Springs (AAA).
April 3, 2004 Contract purchased from Colorado Springs (AAA).
January 12, 2004 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
September 10, 2003 Outrighted to Albuquerque (AAA).
September 8, 2003 Designated for assignment.
June 10, 2003 Optioned to Albuquerque (AAA).
June 5, 2003 Recalled from Albuquerque (AAA).
April 25, 2003 Optioned to Albuquerque (AAA).
August 3, 2001 Missed 12 games (pulled right quadricep).
July 19, 2001 Pulled right quadricep, (15-day DL)

Trades

March 3, 2008 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
March 10, 2006 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
August 19, 2005 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
July 4, 2005 Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor league contract.
May 23, 2005 Texas Rangers traded Vladimir Nunez to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later.
November 19, 2004 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
January 12, 2004 Signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor league contract.
July 9, 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks traded Brad Penny, Vladimir Nunez and a player to be named later (Abraham Nunez) to the Florida Marlins for Matt Mantei.
February 1, 1996 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1996.

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