Guide Note

Miguel Cairo is a utility player that currently plays for the Seattle Mariners. In his well traveled career Cairo has established himself as a reliable role player and spot starter. In his later years he has provided veteran leadership, versatility, and an outstanding work ethic which has made him a frequent target at the trading deadline by contending playoff teams.

Fast Facts

1. Born: May 4, 1974
2. Birthplace: Anzoategui State, Venezuela
3. Height: 6'0"
4. Weight: 160 lbs
5. Made MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays
6. 2002: Played in the NLCS

Miguel Jesus Cairo was born in Anzoategui State, Venezuela on May 4, 1974. In 1990, Cairo would sign as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cairo would make his Major League debut on April 17, 1996 with the Toronto Blue Jays. He would then be selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the Expansion draft in 1997. In 2001, Cairo would sign as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics. He was then traded to the Chicago Cubs for Eric Hinske.The [[St. Louis Cardinals would then claim him off waivers to help with their playoff run. In 2003, he would sign with the New York Yankees where he would establish himself as a key role player and for a period was the team's starting second baseman. He would enjoy several stints with the club, usually as a role player and veteran presence in the locker room. In 2008, Cairo would sign a one year contract with the Seattle Mariners.

• May 4, 1974: Born
• 1990: Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers
• 1995: Traded to the Seattle Mariners
• 1995: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays
• 1996: Traded to the Chicago Cubs
• 1996: Made MLB Debut
• 1997: Selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the Expansion Draft
• 2001: Signed by the Oakland Athletics
• 2001: Traded to the Chicago Cubs
• 2001: Claimed off of waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals
• 2002: Played in the 2002 National League Championship Series
• 2003: Signed by the New York Yankees
• 2005: Signed by the New York Mets
• 2006: Signed by the Yankees
• 2007: Signed by the Yankees to a 1 year deal
• 2007: Signed to a minor league deal with the Cardinals
• 2008: Signs with Seattle Mariners