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Miguel Olivo	#21 \| Catcher \| Kansas City Royals

Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Throws: R Bats: R
Born: Jul 15, 1978, Villa Vasquez,
Contract: Signed through 2008

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September 30, 2006
The Miami Herald reports that Miguel Olivo sustained a broken left middle finger during Wednesday's game. He will only be used in an emergency situation this weekend.

September 15, 2006
Miguel Olivo did not start on Friday, giving him extra rest after Thursday's off day. Manager Joe Giradi said it helps to give catchers two straight off days late in the season. Matt Treanor filled in as the starting catcher.

August 3, 2006
Manager Joe Girardi said Miguel Olivo will get even more playing time while Matt Treanor is on the DL, according to the AP. Olivo is hitting .291 with 12 homers and 40 RBI on the year.

July 15, 2006
Manager Joe Girardi said that he will give Miguel Olivo more playing time in the second half because of the way he's hitting, according to the Miami Herald. Olivo is hitting .291 with 10 homers and 35 RBI this year.

March 31, 2006
Miguel Olivo will share the Marlins' catching job with Josh Willingham this season, according to the team's official website. Willingham will see plenty of time in the outfield, allowing Olivo the chance to start behind the plate.

March 30, 2006
Miguel Olivo will catch Dontrelle Willis in the season opener for the Marlins while Josh Willingham starts in left field, according to the team's website. It's possible that Olivo will become Willis' personal catcher.

February 23, 2006
Miguel Olivo has decided to skip the World Baseball Classic, so he can focus on familiarizing himself with the pitchers on his new team, the Marlins, according to the Miami Herald. "[Dominican fans] are going to be mad," said Olivo. "But I'm new, and I've got to learn the pitchers." Olivo will compete with Josh Willingham for the starting job on the Marlins.

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