Saturday Clicks: Mets sign Livan Hernandez
flushing9.com 2/14/2009 — The New York Mets have signed free agent pitcher Livan Hernandez. He spent last season with the Twins and Rockies, compiling a 13-11 record and 6.05 ERA overall.

Mets sign pitcher Livan Hernandez
nydailynews.com 2/14/2009 — Despite a glut of pitchers competing for the No. 5 spot in manager Jerry Manuel's starting rotation - including Freddy Garcia, Tim Redding and rookie Jon Niese - the Mets acquired veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez on Saturday.

Video: Livan Hernandez arrives at camp
flushing9.com 2/15/2009 — Livan Hernandez arrived in Port St. Lucie today. Here’s a video courtesy of the NY Post …

2009 Projection: Livan Hernandez
rotoprofessor.com 3/28/2009 — A look at what I'd expect from Livan Hernandez in 2009...

Livan Hernandez Stakes Claim to #5 SP Job « Mets Online
metsonline.wordpress.com 3/19/2009 — Who believed in Livan Hernandez when the Mets signed him to a minor league deal? That’s not very many hands. But now Mets fans are singing we shall be Livan.

Mets signing Livan ?
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/14/2009 — It's being reported that the Mets have either signed or are near a deal for Livan Hernandez. Now last year at this time, I will admit that I thought Livan would be a good signing and all indications were that the Mets were attempting to do so. Rem. Livan was willing to take a discount to play ...

Livan Hernandez closing in on fifth spot in Mets' rotation
nydailynews.com 3/19/2009 — Omar Minaya referred to Livan Hernandez as "inventory" when the veteran pitcher signed on Feb. 14. Now, Hernandez is on the verge of claiming the No. 5 spot in the rotation, while team officials appear ready to release Freddy Garcia.  ...

Mets Starting Rotation: Livan Hernandez Takes 5th Starter Spot
metsmix.com 3/26/2009 — Livan Livan has been just that since bursting on the scene in 1997 with the Florida Marlins, leading them to the World Series. He has reached at least 10 wins in all but one season (1999) since becoming a full time...But the Mets need a veteran like Livan on their rotation also to help with the kids

Mets Rid Themselves Of One Hernandez, Pick Up Another
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 2/14/2009 — The Mets today have announced the signing of the half brother of Orlando 'El Duque' Hernandez, Livan Hernandez. Hernandez, 34 - 46 in Cuban years, has been offered a minor league deal, with an invitation to Spring Training. Hernandez will join the log jam of pitchers vying for the #5 starter pos.

New York Mets sign Livan Hernandez, Pedro Martinez not expected back
nj.com 2/15/2009 — Steve Senne/Associated PressLivan Hernandez was 13-11 with a 6.05 ERA in 31 combined starts for Minnesota and Colorado last season. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Livan Hernandez and the Mets agreed to a minor league contract Saturday, giving the team...

Mets, Livan Hernandez agree to minor league deal — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 2/15/2009
Livan Hernandez and the New York Mets agreed to a minor league contract Saturday, giving the team another pitcher who could compete for the final rotation spot during spring training.

Mets add Livan Hernandez to rotation mix — Newsday.com - Mets 2/15/2009
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - General manager Omar Minaya has coveted Livan Hernandez for years, so it really wasn't a complete surprise yesterday when Jerry Manuel let it slip that the competition for the fifth starter's job has a new candidate.  ...

LIVAN HELPS PUT PEDRO IN PAST TENSE — NY Post: Sports 2/15/2009
> PORT ST. LUCIE - GM Omar Minaya explained the signing of Livan Hernandez yesterday as a low-cost chance to bolster the Mets' pitching depth while making it clear the club has turned the page on Pedro Martinez. "I just feel that we need ...

Pedro Martinez Is Out, Livan Hernandez Is In for the Mets — Bleacher Report - MLB 2/15/2009
Omar Minaya has just signed Livan Hernandez to a minor league deal at $1 million and will compete with Niese, Redding, and Garcia. You mean to tell me you can get paid a million dollars for playing in the minors? Baseball has been good to Livan. ...

New York Mets Pitching: Fighting For The Five Spot — Bleacher Report - MLB 2/15/2009
The New York Mets have a battle on their hands for the number 5 spot in the rotation. Five pitchers have legitimate shots to get that role. Tim Redding, Freedy Garcia, Livan Hernandez, John Niese, and Bobby Parnell are the leading candidates. ...