Gregori Emilio Aquino Valera (; ; born January 11, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball

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. He previously played for the

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, and

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Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Aquino was originally signed as a 16-year-old

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in 1995, by the

. After spending the next decade in the Diamondbacks' farm system, he made his major league debut on July 2, 2004, against the

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. That year, he was 0–2 with 16 saves and a 3.06

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in 34 games. He then spent the following two seasons with the Diamondbacks.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 25, 2006, Aquino was traded to the

alongside catcher

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and pitcher

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in exchange for outfielder

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, and pitchers Doug Davis and

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. Aquino began the season on the Brewers roster, but was optioned to the Triple-A

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on April 21. He was later recalled by Milwaukee on August 31 to replace Manny Parra, who was placed on the disabled list. In 15 appearances with the Brewers, Aquino went 0–1 with a 4.50 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 14, 2007, Aquino was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. After a poor performance in the first month of the season, the Orioles designated Aquino for assignment on April 29, and he cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A on May 1. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Cleveland Indians

Aquino signed a minor league contract with the

on January 14, 2009. He attended Indians

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in 2009 but was sent to

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camp on March 24, 2009. In October 2009, Aquino was granted free agency.

Chicago White Sox

On December 14, 2009, Aquino signed a minor league contract with the

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. He became a free agent after the 2010 season.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On June 7, 2011, Aquino signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on June 10, 2011.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 20, 2011, Aquino signed with the

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of the

. He was released on July 26, 2011.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 19, 2013, Aquino signed with the

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of the

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. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

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