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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 11:19 PM | 25 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. JRVJ (formerly Delta Socrates) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:26 PM (#2891767)

Meh.

Next topic.

2. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:28 PM (#2891773)

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

3. Why Bloody Valdespin? Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:29 PM (#2891776)

Being a Mets fans, this is good news.

4. President of the David Eckstein Fan Club Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:29 PM (#2891777)

Well, that just about clinches the pennant.

5. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:29 PM (#2891779)

The quest for 300 hits is still alive!

6. PASTE Thinks This Trout Kid Might Be OK (Zeth) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:37 PM (#2891784)

$50 says it was the Cardinals.

7. Jimmy P Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:38 PM (#2891786)

What contest in hell did they win?

8. Chase Utley, Shooty's Favorite Robot (Joey Belle) Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:42 PM (#2891791)

The quest for 300 hits is still alive!

Ya Gotta Believe!!!

9. Guapo Posted: August 05, 2008 at 11:48 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 11:57 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 06, 2008 at 12:06 AM (#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 McCracken of Pinkus Posted: August 06, 2008 at 12:08 AM (#2891836)

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

Was the nominating process enjoyable at least?

13. Enrico Pallazzo Posted: August 06, 2008 at 12:11 AM (#2891841)

Let that ERA soar, baby!

14. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines Posted: August 06, 2008 at 12:23 AM (#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 thinks the Cubs are reeking havoc Posted: August 06, 2008 at 01:02 AM (#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. Sebastian

Posted: August 06, 2008 at 01:19 AM (#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 06, 2008 at 01:30 AM (#2892042)

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

18. The importance of being Ernest Riles Posted: August 06, 2008 at 01:47 AM (#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 06, 2008 at 03:09 AM (#2892286)

A fantasy baseball Holocaust

20. Dave Spiwak Posted: August 06, 2008 at 03:29 AM (#2892326)

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

21. Darren

Posted: August 06, 2008 at 03:46 AM (#2892348)

Fragile! Must be Italian.

22. Dr Love Posted: August 06, 2008 at 04:47 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 04:50 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. Neutral Milk Dotel (Dan Lee) Posted: August 06, 2008 at 06:44 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 (Yunitility Infielder) Posted: August 06, 2008 at 07:04 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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