Javier Carlos Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 25, 1976. Javier Vazquez is a Major League Baseball player and is a right-handed starting pitcher who has played for the Chicago White Sox since 2006. Previously, Javier Vazquez use to pitch for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005, New York Yankees in 2004 and Montreal Expos during 1998-2003. Javier Vazquez was nicknamed "The Silent Assassin", referencing his quiet demeanor and dominating pitching repertoire, during 2008 spring training.