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'''Vladimir Núñez Zarabaza''' (born March 15, 1975 in [[Havana, Cuba]]) is a former [[relief pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. He is currently pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie league with [[Atlanta Braves]] organization. Núñez played for the [[Chicago White Sox]] Triple-A affiliate, the [[Charlotte Knights]], in {{by|2007}}. He has previously played for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], [[Florida Marlins]], and [[Colorado Rockies]]. |
'''Vladimir Núñez Zarabaza''' (born March 15, 1975 in [[Havana, Cuba]]) is a former [[relief pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. He is currently pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie league with [[Atlanta Braves]] organization. Núñez played for the [[Chicago White Sox]] Triple-A affiliate, the [[Charlotte Knights]], in {{by|2007}}. He has previously played for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], [[Florida Marlins]], and [[Colorado Rockies]]. |
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On July 7, {{mlby|2008}}, the Atlanta Braves purchased Núñez's contract from Triple-A [[Richmond Braves|Richmond]] after [[pitcher]]s [[Manny Acosta]] and [[Jeff Bennett (baseball)|Jeff Bennett]] were placed on the [[disabled list]]. He made his Braves debut and first major league appearance since {{mlby|2004}} that night against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], tossing a scoreless eighth inning with one [[strikeout]]. He re-signed with the Braves on November 25, 2008. |
On July 7, {{mlby|2008}}, the Atlanta Braves purchased Núñez's contract from Triple-A [[Richmond Braves|Richmond]] after [[pitcher]]s [[Manny Acosta]] and [[Jeff Bennett (baseball)|Jeff Bennett]] were placed on the [[disabled list]]. He made his Braves debut and first major league appearance since {{mlby|2004}} that night against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], tossing a scoreless eighth inning with one [[strikeout]]. He re-signed with the Braves on November 25, 2008. |
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On October 12, 2009 the [[Atlanta Braves]] outrighted Núñez to the [[Gwinnett Braves]] and he elected free agency. |
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===Coaching career=== |
===Coaching career=== |
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Nunez retired following the before the 2011 season & accepted the role of pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie League.<ref>http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20101118&content_id=16145670&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl</ref> |
Nunez retired following the before the 2011 season & accepted the role of pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie League.<ref>http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20101118&content_id=16145670&vkey=pr_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 00:52, 19 November 2010
| Vladimir Núñez | |
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| Atlanta Braves – No. -- | |
| Pitcher | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 11, 1998, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Career statistics (through 2009 season) | |
| Win-Loss | 21-34 |
| Earned run average | 4.83 |
| Strikeouts | 327 |
| Teams | |
Vladimir Núñez Zarabaza (born March 15, 1975 in Havana, Cuba) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie league with Atlanta Braves organization. Núñez played for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, in 2007. He has previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Florida Marlins, and Colorado Rockies.
Professional career
Atlanta Braves
On July 7, 2008, the Atlanta Braves purchased Núñez's contract from Triple-A Richmond after pitchers Manny Acosta and Jeff Bennett were placed on the disabled list. He made his Braves debut and first major league appearance since 2004 that night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing a scoreless eighth inning with one strikeout. He re-signed with the Braves on November 25, 2008.
On October 12, 2009 the Atlanta Braves outrighted Núñez to the Gwinnett Braves and he elected free agency.
Coaching career
Nunez retired following the before the 2011 season & accepted the role of pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie League.[1]
References
External links
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