So...When Omar Vizquel Calls Me, What Should I Ask?
It appears as though my random neighborly connection to Vizquel's nanny is going to come through; as she has agreed to at least have Omar give me a ring to chat when he is back in town.
You don't want to know what I had to do to arrange this.
Pictures are soon to be leaked.
Naturally, I'd prefer to not "expect' it and prematurely soil my loins, because we all know what happens when an editor hypes an interview with a player...........
But in the chance that he does call, I need to be prepared with some questions. I've brainstormed a couple already - none of them baseball-related (kidding) - and I would like some input from the masses.
What would YOU want to ask Omar Vizquel, baseball legend and Renaissance Man?
I don't mind some general goofiness in the comments, but I'd really appreciate some serious responses too.
Thanks in advance, everyone!

I don't know about you guys, but I look forward to having that ass on our bench and that glove on our field....age be damned.
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Dig Robbie Alomar ever try and goose you in the shower?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
dig = did
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
I suck, reply fail....going home.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
That is what you get for asking a poopy question.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
What can he bring/show to Alexei Ramirez to make him a better SS? And does he plan to work with him?
alright, there’s my serious question. I’m done.
by soxrule!35 on Dec 3, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Something about Beckham playing second
Any talk of him helping him in the offseason work on the transition? Or how does he think Beckham will do there, has he watched him play much?
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
back in the day
he used to read a lot of books. ask him what he’s reading now.
Make sure your tape recorder doesn't work
That’s how these things are supposed to go, evidently.
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Actually, I wanted to specifically ask you about this. I OBVIOUSLY plan to write down the bulk of the conversation, as it's happening. But with a phone call, I don't have the option to record as a back-up to fill in the blanks of my notes.
Do you have any suggestions for phone interviews, since it’ll be pretty hard to keep up with writing down the conversation as I’m talking to him?
Typing would make it easier for me, but I have no guarantee that I’ll be near a computer when the phone rings.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
what I did with my interview with Flowers...
was put my audio recorder up to my phone and then put my phone on speaker. It worked pretty well, but if you don’t have an audio recording thing, it’s probably not worth the 30-80 bucks to get.
I’d formulate some shorthand system so you actually aren’t writing out a ton of words. Just write enough to give yourself a clue of what he’s saying so you can go back after the interview and make sense of it. Also, ask him how he really feels about Jose Mesa.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Dec 3, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
I've done that in the past as well
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
The speaker idea may be put into action unless I get that phone recording device that Jim linked...... thank you.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
No prob, HSA.
the phone recording things are good, but unless you’re planning on posting the audio file somewhere/recording more conversations in the future, it might not be worth the $25.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
'swhat I'm thinking too. Who knows, maybe I'll start a hobby of having affairs with high-profile celebrities and record everything as proof so I can later drag him and his family through the fucking mud.
(fucking cumdumpster bitches)
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
the world needs cumdumpsters, too, hsa.
it’s the circle of life.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Dec 3, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Cumdumpsters are fine by me. It's the ones who feel the need to publicize their affairs that bother me.
As though these men’s families don’t have enough shit to deal with…. then they are run through the media anal raping, led by some whore who produces “proof” of it to a national audience. It’s fucking pathetic. I hate these women.
Keep your personal shit behind closed doors.
Oh, and here’s an idea – don’t sleep with married men!!!! How novel!
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
but then how are married men supposed to get pussy?
amirite guys???
guys. . .??
waiting for shaun phigguns since 2007
by soxshenanigans on Dec 3, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
MM is a lucky man.
You always defend the male whore dogs. My wife would boot me over one episode. One. That’s only slightly more than zero.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
she might overlook it if you were worth a billion and her pre-nup was for $30m.
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
(dirty cash I wantcha, dirty cash I needya, whoa-oh....)
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by homesickalien on Dec 4, 2009 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
Adding onto the shorthand thing
Practice with the TV. Find C-Span or something like that where one guy/gal is droning on for a while, and figure out the best way to write whole sentences with minimal letters.
Also, don’t be afraid of silence to finish writing down something you want verbatim, or asking him to repeat something so you can get it down right. Though if you need a second, you might want to give a verbal cue to let him know it’s not the connection.
The toughest thing is actually listening while scribbling down notes. It’s hard to both concentrate on writing down what’s said, and also responding to what’s said like it’s a normal conversation. Invariably, you’ll come across something in your notes and say, “Man, I wish I asked him what he meant by this.” So try your best to absorb what’s being said while working like hell to get it down.
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how about....just a thought here
inviting a friend over to write down the interview/notes while you ask the questions and have the conversation? (speaker phone of course)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
you would have to ask vizquel's permission for presence of another person i would think
i'm alex rios' last fan
by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 3, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
It's not that rigid, I'm guessing, though it's always nice to say.
It’s more that 1) it sounds like it’ll be an impromptu call, and 2) it requires an awful lot of trust in a friend to be reliable with the note-taking, and to be as invested in it as she is.
Better to go it alone.
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It also requires "a friend"... and we all know I don't have those in Seattle. ;)
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
We see how often you post here, so...
Yeah. We all knew that- kind of a given. :)
There's Your Zagnut!!!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 3, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't worry about getting every detail correct or quoted exactly.
Just have your notes of questions you’d like to ask and listen to his answers. Jot down a key word or two and you will remember enough to relay his thoughts to us. Enjoy the conversation and see if you get a feel for his personality. Your recaps of games and concerts are fairly detailed and you don’t take notes at those events. (I assume)
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
No, I'm on way too many psychotropic substances to be note-taking during those things. haha :p
Seriously, that’s really good advice… I know I’ll be a little nervous about the whole thing anyway, so I definitely want to have my ducks in a row.
But just going with the flow and listening carefully with minimal note-taking, and then transcribing immediately following the conversation would probably yield the most accurate retelling for me.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
oh, well, nevermind.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
Good advice; all of which I will heed. Thank you.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
I'll respond when I'm not working.
In the meantime, these things are great.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2141764
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
Thanks.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
when he calls, ask him to meet you for lunch.
Get a cash advance from Cheat and grill him over soup and sandwich.
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
I like this idea very much. I'd need a hot lamp a la Newman.
It’s pretty hot under these lights, eh, Omar? Pretty…..HOT!
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Why not just do it via Twitter?
Twitter is without a doubt the best way to share and discover what is happening right now.
twitter.com/vizquel
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I f*cking hate Twitter.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
I used to buy all my stereo equipment there when it was United Audio.
Think they’re out of business now.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "

Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
by Hazymania on Dec 3, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Get Google Voice.
As long as he’s calling you and not the other way around it should be able to record the conversation.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
bah... I could have given you a Google Voice acct
that makes it super easy, one button and they’d host the convo too.
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It's not happened yet.
There’s still time for that gift.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
It comes with a phone number
which would presumably need to be conveyed to one Mr. Vizquel first (and since I’m assuming a phone # has already been conveyed, it’s a little late
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True, but I could definitely give her a different number now before this goes down, assuming it ever does....
Hook me up and I’ll try to give her the new number before he’s back in town.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
If only they had this technology during the Getz interview........er wait.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
I've had GV for a couple years, but no invites until about 6 weeks ago
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why the sudden increase in demand?
Have you been working out, tanning, new clothes, whitening your teeth, doing away with buckets of fried chicken, hooking up with Tiger Woods?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
the first 4
I wanna be a member of MTV’s Jersey Shore II: Return of the Guido
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sounds like you're well on your way.
Probably should also talk with WU on what brand dago T you should buy along with hair greasing products recommendations.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
The physical act of love?
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
Remember that one time, when you turned that double play
that was awesome.
by soxrule!35 on Dec 3, 2009 11:24 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Ahh... fat dead comic jokes... classic.
wrecked.
There's Your Zagnut!!!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 3, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Who is the toughest pitcher he has faced in his long career, and why?
What are his thoughts of his friend, Ozzie as a manager?
What was the most exciting moment in your career?
Favorite accomplishment in baseball?
Did you ever cheat on your wife with or without the nanny?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
ha. Thank you for the good ones. The last one is pretty damn funny. I might expand on it and ask him if he's ever porked a small elephant.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
yah!
I’m glad to see my terminology about Phillips’ girl has lived on to another thread
-Jeeves Life in the Cell
:) It'll never die!
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
How many AB's does he realistically expect assuming healthy teammates?
More important:
Has he recorded any songs besides “Broadway”? Snip and link:
There is one exception, however, in the form of Omar Vizquel singing the Goo Goo Dolls "Broadway." Anyway, the performance is about what you’d expect from a major league athlete with limited musical traning, and for whom English is a second language. He kind of sounds like Triumph the Insult Comic auditioning for a boy band. Which the Goo Goo Dolls kind of are. Which, I suppose begs some questions about Omar Vizquel.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Dec 3, 2009 11:34 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Another link:
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Recordings-League-Baseball-Players/dp/B0009INJ24
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I want that CD....probably worth the near-$20 for it.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
Will he be able to help Ozzie with his English?
Is it a bigger adjustment for him to play 2b or 3b?
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
to follow up on BSS's last question
do you look forward to shagging joe cowley’s wife?
AND
could the indians have overcome the sox had the 1994 season finished to completion?
btw, you should tell him to steer clear from cowley because that asswipe will stir shit up.
i'm alex rios' last fan
by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 3, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Nice...I certainly will ask both of those (after the AND).
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Does he still sell salsa? Can he pronounce salsa better than Ditka ("sausa")?
CLEVELAND, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ — 100,000 jars of Omar Vizquel Salsa — that’s enough to give two jars to every fan during a sold-out game at Jacobs Field, with some left over for the umps!
And that specially marked 100,000th jar, sold Sunday, September 20 at the Rini Rego Store on 4700 Great Northern Blvd. in North Olmsted, was certainly a lucky one.
Bay Village natives Paul Denis, a professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art and his wife Kathy, a licensed art therapist bought the 100,000th jar, becoming the lucky recipients of a baseball bat autographed by Omar, a year’s supply of Omar Vizquel Salsa and tickets to select 1999 Cleveland Indians …
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
what sr!35, git, and osfib said (the '94 thing).
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
Ask him if he knows he's 6 degrees from many famous people, including Obama:
President Barack Obama, in U.S. Senate with Jim Bunning (’04-08)
Jim Bunning, teammate of Oscar Gamble (PHI, ’70-71)
Oscar Gamble, teammate of Harold Baines (CHW, ’85)
Harold Baines, teammate of Omar Vizquel (CLE, ’99)
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
Link
http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/page2/six-degrees-of-omar-vizquel/
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I don't even care what they say about OPsOS not knowing how to use the internet. You defy stereotypes, pops. :)
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
Ask him who posed for "Big Dream"
http://slanchreport.com/2009/03/10/omar-picasso-vizquel-throws-down-some-paint/
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I believe you've found his small elephant.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Not sure what's going on with "Stump Woman" though.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I really like "Sushi Time."
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
Ask him if he still owns 3 kangaroos.
"Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel has three pet kangaroos at his home in Seattle."
The marsupials don’t spend all their time at his home, he apparently brought them to the clubhouse last week.
http://slanchreport.com/2009/07/21/omar-vizquel-kind-of-a-weird-dude/
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
How many more years does he think he has to play Crash Davis on a major league level?
What does he think about Chavez nationalizing the banks? Does he have relatives in Venezuela? Does he worry about kidnapping?
Does his wife get any of Chief Seattle’s licensing dollars (for use of the name)?
Who does he think the best SS is of all time? Who is the best SS from Venezuela?
Who is his favorite teammate? What team was the best that he’s ever played on?
How important is “chemistry”, and will he be able to be a positive force in the clubhouse (unlike a certain SS that played for us in 2008)?
That’s it. I have a lot more, but I don’t want to overshadow the obviously important ones like “say FNS” and his kangaroos.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
i second all of these questions
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by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 3, 2009 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Favorite teammate and best team he's played on are good ones.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
I forgot the "What punishment should Nick Adenhart's killer get?" one.
Just for you, GIT. ;)
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
Ha
Adenhart didn’t do anything wrong so it completely changes the situation for me. The guy ran a red light and plowed into people who were doing what they were supposed to be doing. I’d hope he’s in jail for a very long time. I know my way of justice doesn’t make sense to other people, but that’s how I view it.
I’m like the mick10 of drunken driving arguments. Logic means nothing to me.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
Good ones, thanks!
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
could you and jose mesa ever bury the hatchet?
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
How could you hate this guy?

…okay, I see what Vizquel was getting at.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
I'll try. I fear that the entire conversation would turn into a debate over that word, though. Language barrier and whatnot.....
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
speaking of which
ask him if he understands a f*cking word coming out of Ozzie’s mouth? Or does he just nod and mumble back?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
You da man.
Will he be able to help Ozzie with his English? Is it a bigger adjustment for him to play 2b or 3b?
piss up a rope fuckstick ……………….by hoodlight
by mick10 on Dec 3, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
my question is slightly different and can be used as a segway into mick's question
oh, you OPOS, you still smell like a combo of mothballs, fried bacon, a Catholic church, talcum powder, and the dust underneath my couch.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
There is a Gary, Indiana joke in there somewhere.
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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Bobby.... please, please, please tell me your spelling of "Segue" was intentional
There's Your Zagnut!!!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 3, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
Crockett and Tubbs... The later years....
There's Your Zagnut!!!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 3, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Flagged for not picturing Gob.

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by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
uhm, ahhh, yes...totally.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 3, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
What does he see as his role on this team? was he given one by ozzie and kenny?
Is he going to coach defense and bunting?, teach Alice.A english?
Does he have to do anything with Beckhams D? Is he going to do anything?
Is he comfortable playing 3rd reguarly when (or if) it is clear that Teahen is not an everyday starter?
Where does he see himself after this season?
Any ideas how to alleviate Alice.A’s annual spring ice coldness with the bat?
Can Alice A improve his defense? Are the improvements made from last year sustainable?
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
Discord is sown. Brother fights brother. Misunderstandings abound.
-TAEG
I'd enjoy know what the most intimidating / nervous situations in his career have been
perhaps an example while at the plate and one while in the field?
Or just ask him if he’s been to Japan and engaged in bukkake, up to you I suppose.
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
whoopsie doodle
it happens to the best of us, as you yourself, OPOS, have shown ;)
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
i look forward to being shamed by an actual interview!
you should definitely ask him to give you shit about cowley over the course of the season.
and i second WU’s interest in Omar’s Venezuela thoughts.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
multimillionaire venezuelans are usually on the right side of latin american politics
i'm alex rios' last fan
by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 3, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
He’s a [bleep], that’s what he is. He’s another Venezuelan [bleep]. [Bleep] him."
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by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 3, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Ask him at what age he thinks his painting ability will surpass his shortstopping ability.
I say 69.
Actually, just ask him for the Spanish translation of “shortstopping.” If he seems confused, use it in a sentence: I was going to go camping, but I got sidetracked and I did some fuckin’ shortstopping, in lieu of camping.
Wait… I thought of another awesome one… Ask him if he’d kiss Steve Phillips’ girlfriend with Ozzie’s mouth.
by Mitch. on Dec 4, 2009 12:06 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
ask him how he feels about ozzie's plan
to use him as a DH and bat him leadoff.
the suck is not just a river in ireland.

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