Roberto M. Hernandez

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$Signed a one-year deal with Cleveland in December of 2006, including a club option for 2008. Waived in June of 2007. Signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in July of 2007
Roberto Hernandez: Sent to Triple-A
PLos Angeles Dodgers  
October 12, 2007
Hernandez was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, thus freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster, the team's official website reports.
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Hernandez was awful for the Dodgers this year and is likely headed towards retirement.
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Hernandez's high price tag forced the Mets to allow him to sign with Pittsburgh for 2006, but when Duaner Sanchez was injured, New York traded Xavier Nady to the Pirates to bring him back. Manager Willie Randolph did not show much confidence in Hernandez, rarely using him in key situations, so it was not a surprise to see him move on and sign a one-year deal with an option in Cleveland. Hernandez had surgery on his right knee after the season but is expected to be ready for spring training, and due to the Indians' uncertain closer spot, he could get a few save opportunities during the year.
Reunited with Rick Peterson, his pitching coach from his days as a White Sox minor leaguer, Hernandez bounced back strong in 2005. He rediscovered the release point and bite on his splitter, and enjoyed just one month with an ERA above 3.07 and WHIP greater than 1.23. His numbers across the board were extremely solid and he limited right-handed hitters to a .213 BAA. He even posted a much better road ERA (1.15) than at Shea (3.76). Hernandez' price tag escalated out of the Mets' range, however, so he'll set up for Mike Gonzalez in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $2.75 million deal.
For the last two years, the average hitter against Hernandez has a .843 OPS. Regardless of whether Hernandez hangs them up, you shouldn't consider him.
A big disappointment with the Braves, Hernandez now goes to their division rival Phillies, where he can give up back-breaking homers with impunity for a new team.
A steady decline in skill has been masked by the Royals' inability to really use him. Closers who give up over a hit per inning don't last very long, and he averaged 1.4 hits plus walks per inning in 2002. After closing for two of the worst teams in baseball for the past few years, this 38-year old will count his blessings (and money) and hang up his closer shoes.
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PLos Angeles Dodgers  
October 4, 2007
Hernandez had a 6.64 ERA in 22 games for the Dodgers after signing with the club following his release by the Indians in July.
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PLos Angeles Dodgers  
September 25, 2007
Hernandez was brought in with the Dodgers down a run in the ninth inning against the Rockies on Tuesday and promptly made it a three-run deficit.
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PLos Angeles Dodgers  
August 19, 2007
Hernandez gave up three runs in the 14th inning against the Rockies to pick up the loss on Saturday night.
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PLos Angeles Dodgers  
July 22, 2007
Hernandez took a line drive off the middle finger of his pitching hand on Sunday. X-rays were negative and Hernandez claimed he'd be ready to go on Monday, the Dodgers' official site reports.
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PLos Angeles Dodgers  
July 20, 2007
Hernandez picked up the loss on Friday against the Mets, allowing three runs (two earned) in an inning of work.
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