Maicer Eduardo Izturis is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder.
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11 Facts About Maicer Izturis
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Maicer Izturis was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent on April 1,1998.
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Maicer Izturis registered a hit in his August 27,2004 debut, singling off San Diego Padres right-hander Dennis Tankersley in the second inning.
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On November 19,2004, Maicer Izturis was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim along with outfielder Juan Rivera for outfielder Jose Guillen.
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Maicer Izturis told the team he heard two loud pops when he tripped, and was taken for an MRI the following day.
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Maicer Izturis suffered a groin strain near the end of 2015 spring training, and opened the 2015 season on the 15-day disabled list.
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Maicer Izturis underwent surgery to repair the tear in his shoulder in mid-June, and missed the remainder of the 2015 season.
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On January 29,2016, Maicer Izturis signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training.
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Maicer Izturis would have earned $900,000 for the season if added to the 40-man roster, and incentives based on plate appearances could have totaled an additional $100,000.
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Maicer Izturis's retirement left Bartolo Colon as the last active Montreal Expos player.
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Maicer Izturis's half nephew Cesar Daniel is a minor league prospect for the Seattle Mariners.
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