Return To Sender: Washington Nationals Trade Anderson Hernandez Back To The New York Mets...
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 6, 2009 12:19 PM EDT
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PrintWashington Post writer Tracee Hamilton is reporting, in an article entitled, "Hernandez Traded Back To Mets For Minor Leaguer" that the Washington Nationals have sent second baseman Anderson Hernandez back to the same New York Mets they acquired the 26-year-old infielder from back on August 20, 2008. The initial deal sent former DC set-up man Luis Ayala to NY in exchange for Hernandez, who goes back with minor league second baseman Greg Veloz coming to DC this time. Hernandez was stuck on the bench in DC, having played just 77 games this season in which he hit .251 with 9 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HR and 23 RBI's while posting a .310 OBP, .320 SLG and a .630 OPS. Hernandez hasn't received regular playing time since June prompting some to question his status in recent weeks. The Mets, who lost Luis Castillo to an ankle injury when he fell on the dugout steps Tuesday night, have been plagued by injuries all season, and they are apparently desperate enough that they're bringing Hernandez back into the fold.
For More Discussion On The Trade:
• Check Out Today's Nationals/Marlins GameThread
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Ayala blows another save in Nats Park...
…just not for us!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Curse is lifted
NJ, Ayala…it all now makes sense.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Good Trade
You get a young athletic guy who can hopefully be a productive player…if Veloz doesn’t hit then hopefully he’ll be athletic enough to learn SS, 3B and OF and then be a defensive sub-Pinch runner type
Grab Some Pine Meat!
Rizzo
Continues to work hard cleaning up after Jimbo. He’s still got some work to do thou.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Most didn't mention AH's lack of attention span enough........ That was damning, although I did like his arm...
Just bad evaluatin’….
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 7, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Ladson's blog...
“Hernandez did not take the news well. According to baseball sources, he pouted for most of the second half because Riggleman used Gonzalez and Ronnie Belliard at second base.
The final straw came on July 30th against the Brewers. Hernandez was taken out of the game on a double switch. Hernandez was taking groundballs when he received the news that he was out of the game. He was upset, threw his glove in the dugout and was yelling at no one in particular. The Nationals’ “think tank” then decided he had to leave the team."
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 7, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
“Hernandez did not take the news well. According to baseball sources, he pouted for most of the second half because Riggleman used Gonzalez and Ronnie Belliard at second base.
The final straw came on July 30th against the Brewers. Hernandez was taken out of the game on a double switch. Hernandez was taking groundballs when he received the news that he was out of the game. He was upset, threw his glove in the dugout and was yelling at no one in particular. The Nationals’ “think tank” then decided he had to leave the team."
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 7, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
This trade isn’t a pennant winner but it gives you depth in the minors if they sign Strasburg and get Harper next year then the nats will look very formidable
Grab Some Pine Meat!
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