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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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November 3, 2008
The Kansas City Star reports that Miguel Olivo was promised a starting job before agreeing to stay in Kansas City earlier on Monday.
November 3, 2008
MLB.com reports that the Kansas City Royals have announced that the team and catcher Miguel Olivo have picked up their mutual options, guaranteeing a contract for the 2009 season.
September 28, 2008
Heading into the season finale, manager Trey Hillman is uncertain who will be the Royals' starting catcher in 2009 between Miguel Olivo and John Buck, according to the KC Star. Hillman said, "It’s just something we’re going to have to continue to massage through in the off-season, after we have a little time to decompress and evaluate some things. Miggy has done a great job of continuing to improve his game management. Buck’s throwing has gotten better. His release times have improved, So I actually see improvement from both of them in the areas that they needed to improve."
September 7, 2008
Olivo should see more playing time at catcher than John Buck for the rest of the season, according to the Kansas City Star.
August 31, 2008
Catcher Miguel Olivo and manager Trey Hillman have kissed and made up. "We talked like 30 minutes (on Saturday)," Olivo informs the Kansas City Star. "We talked man to man. It was good. It’s over." Olivo recently vented about his playing time this season and vowed he would not return to Kansas City.
August 29, 2008
Catcher Miguel Olivo is not happy with Royals manager Trey Hillman and the amount of playing time he has seen, and said he will not be back with the team next year, as his contract includes a mutual option, according to the Kansas City Star. Asked if he'd be back for 2009, Olivo bluntly said, "Hell no."
August 14, 2008
Miguel Olivo's suspension was reduced from five games to four, and he began serving the penalty Thursday against the White Sox, according to the AP. Olivo was fined and suspended after charging the mound during the Royals’ 14-3 win over Chicago on August 3, and he said, "I knew I’d get suspended. I’m not happy at all."
August 5, 2008
Miguel Olivo has been suspended five games for his role in Sunday's brawl with the White Sox, according to the Kansas City Star.
August 3, 2008
Miguel Olivo went 1-for-3 with two RBI before things really got interesting on Sunday. Olivo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, charged the mound, and started a bench clearing brawl before being ejected from the game.
July 29, 2008
We are less than 48 hours away from the trade deadline and Royals general manager Dayton Moore reports the club has no deals in the works, according to MLB.com.
June 30, 2008
Miguel Olivo homered on an 0-2 George Sherrill pitch to force extra innings on Monday night. The home run was the ninth of the season for the Royals' catcher.
June 13, 2008
Miguel Olivo continues to receive at-bats, even in National League parks where the designated hitter isn't used. Olivo is starting at catcher and will square off against Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis.
June 9, 2008
Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 and hit a two-run homer in Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees.
May 26, 2008
Miguel Olivo went 1-for-3 and collected his 20th RBI of the season in Monday's 7-2 loss to Toronto. Olivo also registered his second stolen base of the season. He started the game at catcher.
May 22, 2008
Miguel Olivo went deep for the sixth time on Thursday as he had three hits and five RBI for the Royals in their loss to the Red Sox.
May 16, 2008
Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 and belted a two-run homer in Friday's 7-6 win over the Marlins. That was his fifth homer of the season.
May 4, 2008
Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 with one RBI and crushed his fourth homer of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cleveland.
May 2, 2008
Backup catcher Miguel Olivo is filling the Royals designated hitter role on Friday night. Billy Butler is at first base and Ross Gload has the night off.
April 15, 2008
Miguel Olivo justified his DH start by going 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in Monday's win over the Mariners. It was his second straight game in the DH spot.
April 5, 2008
Catcher Miguel Olivo has been activated from the suspended list by the Kansas City Royals, according to USAToday.com. Olivo was serving a four-game suspension for his part in a brawl with the NY Mets, events that took place when Olivo was a member of the Florida Marlins at the end of last season. Rookie catcher Matt Tupman has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha to make room for Olivo on the active roster.
March 27, 2008
Miguel Olivo's suspension has been reduced from five to four games, according to SI.com. Olivo has notably been suspended for the start of the new season because of a fight with the Mets during the final weekend of last season while he was a member of the Marlins. He will battle John Buck for playing time when he returns.
March 26, 2008
Miguel Olivo connected on his second homer of the spring against Seattle on Wednesday. That was a good day of work for him as he battles John Buck for playing time at catcher.
March 25, 2008
Miguel Olivo reported no problems with his sore groin after playing seven innings in a minor league game on Tuesday, according to the KC Star. Olivo's expected to test out the muscle by taking part in an A-game Wednesday for the first time since March 14.
March 18, 2008
Royals manager Trey Hillman believes that Miguel Olivo should be ready to return to action for Friday's minor league contest, according to MLB.com. He caught two bullpen sessions and hit in the batting cage without problems on Tuesday. "If he comes back tomorrow and his body feels good, we'll ease him into a minor league game situation where we can control it a little bit," Hillman said. Olivo has been out with a strained groin.
March 18, 2008
Miguel Olivo (strained groin) will be held out of live action for at least another two day, this according to the Kansas City Star. The backup catcher could return to the lineup on Thursday. Olivo will see plenty of work as the Royals backup this year if he can stay healthy.
March 16, 2008
Miguel Olivo tested his strained groin with a light workout on Saturday, according to the KC Star. He sustained the injury Friday but could be ready to return to game action by the middle of next week.
March 14, 2008
Royals catcher Miguel Olivo left Friday's game after four innings because of a groin injury, according to MLB.com. Olivo showed signs of discomfort after backing away from an inside fastball thrown by Texas Rangers right-hander Elizardo Ramirez. Olivo struck out and was replaced by Matt Tupman. Olivo is the Royals' backup to catcher John Buck and this was his 10th Cactus League game. He's batting .296 (8-for-27).
February 20, 2008
The Royals will start the season one player short of the 25-man roster. Newly acquired catcher, Miguel Olivo, must serve a five-game suspension stemming from last years on-field fracas with Mets shortstop Jose Reyes while a member of the Florida Marlins, notes the KC Star. Olivo has appealed the suspension, and a ruling on that appeal could shorten the five-day punishment. Olivo has appealed the suspension, and a ruling could shorten the five-day punishment. It's unlikely, however, Olivo will receive total clemency.
February 15, 2008
The Royals could use backup catcher Miguel Olivo in left field some this year. "You might look out there and see a simulated bunting game without anyone at their primary position," manager Trey Hillman said in the Kansas City Star. "You might see Miguel Olivo in left field. It could happen because I like to create options. It gives us flexibility. He can run a little bit... and Miguel tears up left-handed pitching." Olivo has a .291 career average against left-handers and a .220 career average against right-handers. He was already in line for a couple starts per week. Perhaps he'll get a few starts in left, as well, making Olivo a viable AL-only play.