Today’s Fun Recollection

Given the news that Carlos Guillen has retired, it’s worth remembering that, in December 2003, the Mariners agreed to trade him to the Indians for Omar Vizquel. Vizquel, however, failed his physical, and the deal fell through. Guillen wound up being shipped to the Tigers instead a few weeks later.

↵Here’s what our own Rob Neyer wrote about Vizquel and the Mariners at the time. In 2004, Vizquel would play in 148 games, posting good numbers. He played in 598 games between 2004-2007. Failed physical. History is so neat you guys.