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'''José Luis Paniagua Sánchez''' (born August 20, 1973) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] [[relief pitcher]]. He appeared in [[Major League Baseball]] from 1996 through 2003 with the [[Montreal Expos]], [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Detroit Tigers]], and [[Chicago White Sox]].
'''José Luis Paniagua Sánchez''' (born August 20, 1973) is a Dominican former [[professional baseball]] [[relief pitcher]]. He appeared in [[Major League Baseball]] from 1996 through 2003 with the [[Montreal Expos]], [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Detroit Tigers]], and [[Chicago White Sox]] from 1996 to 2003.


==Career==
==Career==
===Early career===
[[Jesús Alou]], working as a [[scout (sport)|scout]] for the [[Montreal Expos]], signed Paniagua in 1990.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F70E312AEB3&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Paniagua pitched in the Dominican Republic in 1991 and 1992, making his debut in the United States in 1993 in the [[Rookie-level]] [[Gulf Coast League]] (GCL) with the [[GCL Expos]].
[[Jesús Alou]], working as a [[scout (sport)|scout]] for the [[Montreal Expos]], signed Paniagua in 1990.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F70E312AEB3&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Paniagua pitched in the Dominican Republic in 1991 and 1992, making his debut in the United States in 1993 in the [[Rookie-level]] [[Gulf Coast League]] (GCL) with the [[GCL Expos]].


Named one of the Expos' top ten prospects by ''[[Baseball America]]'' before the 1994 season, Paniagua pitched for the [[West Palm Beach Expos]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]] that year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF86E55FEE907A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> In 1995, Paniagua started the season with the [[Harrisburg Senators]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]],<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YtsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EWsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2660,1847472&dq=jose+paniagua&hl=en ''Sun Journal''] via Google News Archive Search</ref> but was promoted to the [[Ottawa Lynx]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]] to pitch in the [[Governors' Cup]], the league championship series. He pitched in game one, recording the win.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=VP&p_theme=vp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFF8CC066ACF6E&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=The Virginian-Pilot Archives |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=September 11, 1995 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>
Named one of the Expos' top ten prospects by ''[[Baseball America]]'' before the 1994 season, Paniagua pitched for the [[West Palm Beach Expos]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]] that year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF86E55FEE907A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> In 1995, Paniagua started the season with the [[Harrisburg Senators]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]],<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YtsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EWsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2660,1847472&dq=jose+paniagua&hl=en ''Sun Journal''] via Google News Archive Search</ref> but was promoted to the [[Ottawa Lynx]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]] to pitch in the [[Governors' Cup]], the league championship series. He pitched in game one, recording the win.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=VP&p_theme=vp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAFF8CC066ACF6E&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=The Virginian-Pilot Archives |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=September 11, 1995 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>


===Major League Baseball===
Paniagua made his major league debut on April 5, 1996, defeating the [[Cincinnati Reds]], as the Expos needed a starter to replace the injured [[Carlos Pérez (pitcher)|Carlos Pérez]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hoEUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bwMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5243,1139371&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''Toledo Blade''] via Google News Archive Search</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F7BBB38E157&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> However, the Expos sent him back to the minor leagues later that month, when Perez returned.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ME&p_theme=me&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAE9AD0ECE64A26&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=MaineToday.com &#124; Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel archives |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=April 21, 1996 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F7FA9E9E6EE&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> In 22 games for the Expos in 1996 and 1997, Paniagua pitched to a 3–6 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 5.74 [[earned run average]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-7szAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rfEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5267,5148736&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''The Spokesman-Review''] via Google News Archive Search</ref>
Paniagua made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut on April 5, 1996, defeating the [[Cincinnati Reds]], as the Expos needed a starter to replace the injured [[Carlos Pérez (pitcher)|Carlos Pérez]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hoEUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bwMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5243,1139371&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''Toledo Blade''] via Google News Archive Search</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F7BBB38E157&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> However, the Expos sent him back to the minor leagues later that month, when Perez returned.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ME&p_theme=me&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAE9AD0ECE64A26&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=MaineToday.com &#124; Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel archives |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=April 21, 1996 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF3F7FA9E9E6EE&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsBank for PBP &#124; www.palmbeachpost.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> In 22 games for the Expos in 1996 and 1997, Paniagua pitched to a 3–6 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with a 5.74 [[earned run average]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-7szAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rfEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5267,5148736&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''The Spokesman-Review''] via Google News Archive Search</ref>


The [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] selected Paniagua from the Expos in the [[1997 Major League Baseball expansion draft]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gcghAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJ4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5874,2211557&dq=1997+expansion+draft&hl=en ''McCook Daily Gazette''] via Google News Archive Search</ref> Later that offseason, the [[Seattle Mariners]] selected Paniagua from [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/28057548.html?dids=28057548:28057548&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+1998&author=&pub=The+Sun&desc=Transactions&pqatl=google |title=Transactions |publisher=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |date=March 27, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Paniagua spent most of the 1998 season with the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], the Mariners' Class AAA affiliate, which play in the [[Pacific Coast League]]. He received a promotion to the Mariners in August, joining the Mariners' [[bullpen]] as a [[relief pitcher]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/20/sports/transactions-451800.html |title=Transactions – New York Times |work=Nytimes.com |date=August 20, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=TNTB&d_place=TNTB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFE5F7EF6D33CDA&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsLibrary.com – newspaper archive, clipping service – newspapers and other news sources |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=August 20, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>
The [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] selected Paniagua from the Expos in the [[1997 Major League Baseball expansion draft|1997 MLB expansion draft]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gcghAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJ4FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5874,2211557&dq=1997+expansion+draft&hl=en ''McCook Daily Gazette''] via Google News Archive Search</ref> Later that offseason, the [[Seattle Mariners]] selected Paniagua from [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/28057548.html?dids=28057548:28057548&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+1998&author=&pub=The+Sun&desc=Transactions&pqatl=google |title=Transactions |publisher=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |date=March 27, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Paniagua spent most of the 1998 season with the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], the Mariners' Class AAA affiliate, which play in the [[Pacific Coast League]]. He received a promotion to the Mariners in August, joining the Mariners' [[bullpen]] as a [[relief pitcher]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/20/sports/transactions-451800.html |title=Transactions – New York Times |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=August 20, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=TNTB&d_place=TNTB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFE5F7EF6D33CDA&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=NewsLibrary.com – newspaper archive, clipping service – newspapers and other news sources |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=August 20, 1998 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>


On December 16, 2001, the Mariners traded Paniagua with [[Brian Fuentes]] and [[Denny Stark]] to the [[Colorado Rockies]] for [[Jeff Cirillo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F072DEE66A1A0E8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=STLtoday.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=December 16, 2001 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Though the Rockies intended to send Paniagua to the [[Detroit Tigers]] for [[Shane Halter]], the trade fell apart.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DP&p_theme=dp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F24A98672B7EAAD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM | title=Denver Post: Archive Results}}</ref> On March 25, 2002, the Rockies traded Paniagua to the [[Detroit Tigers]] for [[Víctor Santos (baseball)|Víctor Santos]] and [[Ronnie Merrill]]. The Tigers released Paniagua during September.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cTkjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G4oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2542,1719824&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''The Sunday Gazette''] via Google News Archive Search</ref>
On December 16, 2001, the Mariners traded Paniagua with [[Brian Fuentes]] and [[Denny Stark]] to the [[Colorado Rockies]] for [[Jeff Cirillo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F072DEE66A1A0E8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |title=STLtoday.com |publisher=Nl.newsbank.com |date=December 16, 2001 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> Though the Rockies intended to send Paniagua to the [[Detroit Tigers]] for [[Shane Halter]], the trade fell apart.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DP&p_theme=dp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F24A98672B7EAAD&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM | title=Denver Post: Archive Results}}</ref> On March 25, 2002, the Rockies traded Paniagua to the [[Detroit Tigers]] for [[Víctor Santos (baseball)|Víctor Santos]] and [[Ronnie Merrill]]. The Tigers released Paniagua during September.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cTkjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G4oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2542,1719824&dq=jose-paniagua&hl=en ''The Sunday Gazette''] via Google News Archive Search</ref>


Paniagua signed as a free agent with the Devil Rays in February 2003, but was released in March. He played for the [[Rojos del Águila de Veracruz]] in the [[Mexican League]], until the [[Chicago White Sox]] purchased him on August 26, 2003. He appeared in one game with the White Sox, on September 9. Paniagua entered the game with a six-run lead in the ninth inning. He proceeded to give up 4 earned runs on 3 hits and a walk in {{frac|1|3}} of an inning.<ref name=slate>{{cite web|last=Waldman |first=Katy |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2003/10/baseball_and_the_bird.html |title=Baseball and the bird. – Slate Magazine |publisher=Slate.com |access-date=July 9, 2012}}</ref> He then was pulled from the game by manager [[Jerry Manuel]]. On his way to the dugout, he started arguing with [[umpire (baseball)|umpire]] [[Mark Carlson (umpire)|Mark Carlson]], who ejected him. Paniagua responded by giving Carlson the finger. The White Sox released him the next day. Although he expressed remorse for his actions in a meeting with Manuel and general manager [[Kenny Williams (baseball)|Kenny Williams]], it wasn't enough to save his job; Williams said that he could understand Paniagua was somewhat rusty, but felt that "the loss of composure at a crucial time or situation is just something we can’t tolerate."<ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Merkin |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20030910&content_id=520434&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Sox release reliever Paniagua &#124; MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1613303 |title=Paniagua's first White Sox outing is his last – MLB – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=September 10, 2003 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>
Paniagua signed as a free agent with the Devil Rays in February 2003, but was released in March. He played for the [[Rojos del Águila de Veracruz]] in the [[Mexican League]], until the [[Chicago White Sox]] purchased him on August 26, 2003. He appeared in one game with the White Sox, on September 9. Paniagua entered the game with a six-run lead in the ninth inning. He proceeded to allow four earned runs on three hits and a walk in {{frac|1|3}} of an inning.<ref name=slate>{{cite journal|last=Waldman |first=Katy |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2003/10/baseball_and_the_bird.html |title=Baseball and the bird. – Slate Magazine |journal=Slate |date=October 13, 2003 |publisher=Slate.com |access-date=July 9, 2012}}</ref> He then was pulled from the game by manager [[Jerry Manuel]]. On his way to the dugout, he started arguing with [[umpire (baseball)|umpire]] [[Mark Carlson (umpire)|Mark Carlson]], who ejected him. Paniagua responded by giving Carlson [[the finger]]. Although he expressed remorse for his actions in a meeting with Manuel and general manager [[Kenny Williams (baseball)|Kenny Williams]], the White Sox released him the next day; Williams said that he could understand Paniagua was somewhat rusty, but felt that "the loss of composure at a crucial time or situation is just something we can’t tolerate."<ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Merkin |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20030910&content_id=520434&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Sox release reliever Paniagua &#124; MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1613303 |title=Paniagua's first White Sox outing is his last – MLB – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=September 10, 2003 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>


===Later career===
Paniagua hasn't pitched in the majors since. He signed with the [[New York Mets]] in January 2007, but was released in March. The [[San Diego Padres]] signed him in July; he was granted free agency in October. He also saw time in the [[Florida Marlins]] and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organizations.
Paniagua signed with the [[New York Mets]] in January 2007, but was released in March. The [[San Diego Padres]] signed him in July; he was granted free agency in October. He also saw time in the [[Florida Marlins]] and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organizations.


Paniagua split 2008 in [[independent league baseball]] between the [[St. George RoadRunners]] of the [[Golden Baseball League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_578215.html#axzz26gF9FurP |title=Thursday's sports transactions |publisher=TribLIVE |date=July 18, 2008 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> and the [[Long Island Ducks]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/newsday/access/1528289241.html?dids=1528289241:1528289241&FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:FT&type=current&date=Aug+10%2C+2008&author=Anonymous&pub=Newsday+(Combined+editions)&desc=LONG+ISLAND+DUCKS+WATCH&pqatl=google |title=Long Island Ducks Watch |publisher=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |date= August 10, 2008|access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>
Paniagua split 2008 in [[independent league baseball]] between the [[St. George RoadRunners]] of the [[Golden Baseball League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_578215.html#axzz26gF9FurP |title=Thursday's sports transactions |publisher=TribLIVE |date=July 18, 2008 |access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref> and the [[Long Island Ducks]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/newsday/access/1528289241.html?dids=1528289241:1528289241&FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:FT&type=current&date=Aug+10%2C+2008&author=Anonymous&pub=Newsday+(Combined+editions)&desc=LONG+ISLAND+DUCKS+WATCH&pqatl=google |title=Long Island Ducks Watch |publisher=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |date= August 10, 2008|access-date=September 16, 2012}}</ref>
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Paniagua and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
José Paniagua
Pitcher
Born: (1973-08-20) August 20, 1973 (age 50)
San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 4, 1996, for the Montreal Expos
CPBL: March 19, 2006, for the Macoto Cobras
Last appearance
MLB: September 9, 2003, for the Chicago White Sox
CPBL: April 21, 2006, for the Macoto Cobras
MLB statistics
Win–loss record18–21
Earned run average4.49
Strikeouts276
CPBL statistics
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average2.60
Strikeouts15
Teams

José Luis Paniagua Sánchez (born August 20, 1973) is a Dominican former professional baseball relief pitcher. He appeared in Major League Baseball from 1996 through 2003 with the Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago White Sox from 1996 to 2003.

Career

Early career

Jesús Alou, working as a scout for the Montreal Expos, signed Paniagua in 1990.[1] Paniagua pitched in the Dominican Republic in 1991 and 1992, making his debut in the United States in 1993 in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League (GCL) with the GCL Expos.

Named one of the Expos' top ten prospects by Baseball America before the 1994 season, Paniagua pitched for the West Palm Beach Expos of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League that year.[2] In 1995, Paniagua started the season with the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League,[3] but was promoted to the Ottawa Lynx of the Class AAA International League to pitch in the Governors' Cup, the league championship series. He pitched in game one, recording the win.[4]

Major League Baseball

Paniagua made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on April 5, 1996, defeating the Cincinnati Reds, as the Expos needed a starter to replace the injured Carlos Pérez.[5][6] However, the Expos sent him back to the minor leagues later that month, when Perez returned.[7][8] In 22 games for the Expos in 1996 and 1997, Paniagua pitched to a 3–6 win–loss record with a 5.74 earned run average.[9]

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays selected Paniagua from the Expos in the 1997 MLB expansion draft.[10] Later that offseason, the Seattle Mariners selected Paniagua from waivers.[11] Paniagua spent most of the 1998 season with the Tacoma Rainiers, the Mariners' Class AAA affiliate, which play in the Pacific Coast League. He received a promotion to the Mariners in August, joining the Mariners' bullpen as a relief pitcher.[12][13]

On December 16, 2001, the Mariners traded Paniagua with Brian Fuentes and Denny Stark to the Colorado Rockies for Jeff Cirillo.[14] Though the Rockies intended to send Paniagua to the Detroit Tigers for Shane Halter, the trade fell apart.[15] On March 25, 2002, the Rockies traded Paniagua to the Detroit Tigers for Víctor Santos and Ronnie Merrill. The Tigers released Paniagua during September.[16]

Paniagua signed as a free agent with the Devil Rays in February 2003, but was released in March. He played for the Rojos del Águila de Veracruz in the Mexican League, until the Chicago White Sox purchased him on August 26, 2003. He appeared in one game with the White Sox, on September 9. Paniagua entered the game with a six-run lead in the ninth inning. He proceeded to allow four earned runs on three hits and a walk in 1⁄3 of an inning.[17] He then was pulled from the game by manager Jerry Manuel. On his way to the dugout, he started arguing with umpire Mark Carlson, who ejected him. Paniagua responded by giving Carlson the finger. Although he expressed remorse for his actions in a meeting with Manuel and general manager Kenny Williams, the White Sox released him the next day; Williams said that he could understand Paniagua was somewhat rusty, but felt that "the loss of composure at a crucial time or situation is just something we can’t tolerate."[18][19]

Later career

Paniagua signed with the New York Mets in January 2007, but was released in March. The San Diego Padres signed him in July; he was granted free agency in October. He also saw time in the Florida Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations.

Paniagua split 2008 in independent league baseball between the St. George RoadRunners of the Golden Baseball League[20] and the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21]

References

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