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Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Rosenthal: Sources: Rockies awarded claim on Livan Hernandez

Peristalsystem down!...Rockies making their move!

Right-hander Livan Hernandez is on the verge of joining the Rockies.

Hernandez, designated for assignment by the Twins, was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Tuesday, according to major-league sources.

At least one other National League club also claimed Hernandez, sources said. The Rockies were awarded the pitcher because they had the worst record of any of the claiming teams.

The teams now have 48 hours to work out a trade. If no agreement is reached, the Twins likely will let Hernandez go to the Rockies without receiving a player in return. It is unclear whether the Twins can pull back Hernandez after removing him from their 40-man roster.

The Twins do not want to pull back Hernandez. Their priority is to escape the remaining obligation on Hernandez’s contract — the balance of his $5 million salary, plus as much as $2 million in incentives.

Repoz Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:19 PM | 25 comment(s)
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1. JRVJ (formerly Delta Socrates) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:26 PM (#2891767)

Meh.

Next topic.

2. Harold Reynolds: An Erotic Life (AG#1F) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:28 PM (#2891773)

Reminds me of the time I was "awarded" herpes.

3. Alan S Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM (#2891776)

Being a Mets fans, this is good news.

4. Lord Enzo Hernandez Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM (#2891777)

Well, that just about clinches the pennant.

5. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM (#2891779)

The quest for 300 hits is still alive!

6. Justin Zeth Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:37 PM (#2891784)

$50 says it was the Cardinals.

7. Jimmy P Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:38 PM (#2891786)

What contest in hell did they win?

8. Chase Utley, America's Favorite Robot (Joey Belle) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:42 PM (#2891791)

The quest for 300 hits is still alive!

Ya Gotta Believe!!!

9. Guapo Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:48 PM (#2891800)

"brewstert" over at foxnews.com does his best Transaction Oracle imitation:

Hernandezn is a work horse but will give up to many runs pitching in Coors field, even with the humidifier

10. Matt Clement of Alexandria Posted: August 05, 2008 at 07:57 PM (#2891820)

The quest for 300 hits is still alive!

Alive? More like it just shot up a cocktail of coke and methamphetamine. He's going to the largest, most batting average friendly park in the world. This is awesome.

Not for the Rockies, of course.

11. Rough Carrigan Posted: August 05, 2008 at 08:06 PM (#2891834)

If you were a guy putting up decent numbers at triple A, the kind of guy who seems sort of stuck being labeled as a AAAA pitcher, don't you despair at roster detritus like Livan getting more chances?

12. Voros Posted: August 05, 2008 at 08:08 PM (#2891836)

Reminds me of the time I was "awarded" herpes.

Was the nominating process enjoyable at least?

13. Reed's Johnson Posted: August 05, 2008 at 08:11 PM (#2891841)

Let that ERA soar, baby!

14. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: August 05, 2008 at 08:23 PM (#2891873)

The Rockies don't seem to have any guys putting up decent numbers at triple A. Steven Register's stats are pretty good out of the bullpen, but he was called up recently anyway.

Livan is likely to be better than Josh Towers, Mark Redman, Valerio de los Santos, Victor Zambrano, or whoever of that list are still in the Rockies organization. Jose Capellan was traded to the Royals. Franklin Morales is still a hot prospect but has been terrible all year. Greg Reynolds already showed that he isn't ready for the majors. John Koronka, Jason Hirsh and Sean Smith might have reasons to complain, but they haven't been very good in AAA either.

They also have no starting pitchers doing well in double-A.

In summary, Colorado is the perfect place for Livan Hernandez and I hope he starts every fourth game for the rest of 2008.

15. Greg Pope Posted: August 05, 2008 at 09:02 PM (#2891970)

The teams now have 48 hours to work out a trade. If no agreement is reached, the Twins likely will let Hernandez go to the Rockies without receiving a player in return. It is unclear whether the Twins can pull back Hernandez after removing him from their 40-man roster.

I wonder if the teams actually go through the motions on this. Does the Twins' GM call up the Rockies' GM and say "Hey, I see you claimed Livan, what were you thinking about giving us for him?" when both GM's know that it's going to end up with the Twins letting him go for nothing?

16. Carl Spongberg Posted: August 05, 2008 at 09:19 PM (#2892016)

I wonder if the teams actually go through the motions on this.

I’d call. The least Bill Smith can do is send some flowers.

17. scareduck Posted: August 05, 2008 at 09:30 PM (#2892042)

Mrs. Pressky: Oh! Wh... why, this is a bag of ####!
George Tirebiter: But it's really great ####, Mrs. Pressky...

18. The Orodruin of DOOM Posted: August 05, 2008 at 09:47 PM (#2892087)

A quick Marcel (that is, not accounting for park, defense, or BABIP regression) puts him at 278 hits allowed at the end of the season. This could be close.

19. 3Com Park Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:09 PM (#2892286)

A fantasy baseball Holocaust

20. Dave Spiwak Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:29 PM (#2892326)

Would you look at that? Would you look at THAT? It's a major award!

21. Darren Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:46 PM (#2892348)

Fragile! Must be Italian.

22. Dr Love Posted: August 06, 2008 at 12:47 AM (#2892391)

I wonder if the teams actually go through the motions on this. Does the Twins' GM call up the Rockies' GM and say "Hey, I see you claimed Livan, what were you thinking about giving us for him?" when both GM's know that it's going to end up with the Twins letting him go for nothing?

If I'm O'Dowd I call up the Twins and tell them they should sent over a mid level prospect as a thank you.

23. The Most Interesting Man In The World Posted: August 06, 2008 at 12:50 AM (#2892393)

Fragile! Must be Italian.

Every now and then I can quote something off of BBTF to my wife. This is one of them.

24. Lou Potent Potables (Dan Lee) Posted: August 06, 2008 at 02:44 AM (#2892415)

Man, let this serve as a reminder to Indians and Tigers fans: Yes, 2008 could be worse.

The Rox have gone from the World Series to claiming Livan on waivers in less than a year. Ouch.

25. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: August 06, 2008 at 03:04 AM (#2892419)

Livan's stats at Coors Field

6.50 ERA, 81 2/3 IP, 11 HRs given up, 33 Ks/25 walks

THIS CANNOT BACKFIRE ON THE ROCKIES AT ALL

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