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News: Mets sign Livan Hernandez
The Mets have signed free-agent RHP Livan Hernandez to a minor-league deal. > According to the Daily News, Hernandez could earn $1 million if he is added to the roster. > …from what I understand, Jerry Manuel slipped this morning while talking to reporters and mentioned livan would be ...
Mets sign pitcher Livan Hernandez
Mets sign pitcher Livan Hernandez
nydailynews.com — Mets GM Omar Minaya said on Feb. 3 that there would be no more "big moves" prior... to the Mets breaking camp in Port St. Lucie this week, but he didn't say anything about making another call to arms. (more) Mets sign pitcher Livan Hernandez
Mets Sign Livan Hernandez
Mets Sign Livan Hernandez
joshqpublic.com — The New York Mets announced yesterday that they’ve signed Livan Hernandez to a minor-league contract and invited... him to spring training. (more) Mets Sign Livan Hernandez
Mets add Livan Hernandez to rotation mix -
newsday.com — 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. When asked ... (more) Mets add Livan Hernandez to rotation mix -
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WHY LIVAN?
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog — I think I’ve given up on trying to figure out the ways and means of Omar Minaya. I see where he has signed Livan Hernandez and even though it’s a minor league deal and in order to cash in he has to make the team, I still don’t get it. Wouldn’t that money be spent on something the Mets need like a lefty reliever? I don’t know how much Will Ohman is looking for but it can’t more than the $1 mil they Mets set aside for Hernandez, by the way if Ohman is looking for more than that he needs to wake up and smell the disinterest from the other 29 teams in baseball for his services.   The Warlord is in camp and dropped a bombshell that he is ...

Round 'em Up: Monday (02/16/09)
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew — ... The Mets signed Livan Hernandez to a minor-league deal over the weekend.  I take this to mean Pedro Martinez will not be signing with the Mets this offseason.  Where now?  Florida? ...

When It Really Is All About the Money
Dugout Central — ...   But he’s also screwed.  Ask anybody in the Mets organization, or any media member following the team, or MLB official for the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and they’ll tell you this: Nelson Figueroa is a spare part for the 2009 Mets.  He was signed for - and this is a curse word to guys like Nelson - “depth.”  If Tim Redding hurts his arm…  If Freddie Garcia is a stiff…  If Livan Hernandez can’t throw a strike…  If Jon Niese ...

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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 ...
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.
Curiously Missing From This Story: The Word “Orlando”
cantstopthebleeding.com 2/15/2009 — Not content with Phillies-killer Tim Redding or former Phillies flameout Freddy Garcia, the Mets have signed Livan Hernandez as an additional fifth starter candidate. From MLB.Com’s Marty Noble: The Mets’ ongoing search for starting pitching depth has led them to a familiar ...
Mets sign Livan Hernanez as deep insurance for the rotationMets Tailgate
The Mets signed El Duque's half brother Livan Hernandez to a $1 million minor league contract, with another $1 million in incentives. Hopefully he won't have a chance to meet those incentives, as the 2009 Mets will be in trouble if Livan logs any significant innings pitched. His K/9 plummeted ...
Finally…The Sommer Frieze
I can’t believe it is almost 9:45 pm as I type this. I got my new computer today and it turned out I had to get a new printer as well. Some things were just getting too old. I don’t have a wife or children, but I can sympathize with the dad who has to put his child’s bike, ...
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Los Angeles Angels : Agreed to terms with pitcher Ervin Santana on a four-year contract. Santana is the youngest pitcher in the majors with at least 50 wins. He's 26 and coming off a 16-7 season with a 3.49 ERA. The deal is for four years and $30 million and keeps the Angels and Santana out of ...
About that rotation ...Who's your Padre?
San Diego general manager Kevin Towers said Saturday that the team isn't actively talking to any free agent pitchers and that he doesn't anticipate making a deal anytime soon to help shore up the back end of the starting rotation. The Padres reportedly had interest in veteran Livan Hernandez, ...
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Johan Santana. John Maine. The extra medium Oliver Perez. Mike Pelfrey. Tim Redding. Freddy Garcia. Jon Niese. Steve Trachsel. Anthony Young. Bret Saberhagen. Pete Schourek. Eric Hillman. Frank Viola. Doug Sisk. Walt Terrell. Jerry Koosman. And now Livan Hernandez.
Note: Omar in St. LucieMetsBlog.com
GM Omar Minaya spoke with reporters in Tradition Field today. In response to a question about Pedro Martinez , Omar thinks that with the signing of Livan Hernandez, they are set with the pitchers they have. On Jerry Manuel’s comments that Jose Reyes could bat third, Omar noted that ...
Daily News: Mets add to crowded rotation competition, sign pitcher Livan HernandezBBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Hernandez signed a $1 million minor-league deal with $1 in performance bonuses, according to a source familiar with the deal. Hernandez is expected at camp this weekend. Okay ...
Mets Sign Livan HernandezSpring Training '09
The 13-year Major League veteran agreed to a Minor League deal worth a reported $1 million with $1 million in performance bonuses.  Hernandez finished 13-11 with a 6.05 ERA with the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies last season. New York Daily News  
Mets Sign Livan HernandezMets Today
According to The Daily News, the Mets have signed Livan Hernandez to a $1M minor league deal, with another $1M possible in performance bonuses. Call me crazy, but I like this signing. As long as the... [[ This is a summary ... visit MetsToday.com for the full story ]]
Mets Sign LivanHot Foot
Christian Red of the Daily News is reporting that pitcher Livan Hernandez has been signed by the Mets to a minor league contract worth $1 million plus incentives. Thanks to MLBTradeRumors.com for the link. It’s funny, since I heard of the deal while I was groggily brushing my teeth ...
Mets add another veteran arm...Mr Mets Daily
The New York Mets agreed to terms yesterday with veteran right handed pitcher Livan Hernandez. He signed a one year minor league deal loaded with incentives. The 34 year old Hernandez was 13-11 last season with the Rockies and Twins. El Duque's half brother adds veteran depth to the Mets ...
Mets To Sign Livan Hernandez; Reyes To Bat Third?Amazin' Avenue
Mets To Sign Livan Hernandez; Reyes To Bat Third? From Adam Rubin at the Daily News: "Luis Castillo may bat leadoff for the Mets. Potentially, Carlos Beltran could bat second and Jose Reyes third. It may make more sense to bat Carlos Delgado fourth and David Wright fifth in that ...
Mets sign Livan HernandezThe 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog
Jerry Manuel accidentally let slip that Livan Hernandez would be joining the Mets in camp, likely on a minor league deal. Since then, the report has been confirmed . Great. I'm all for stockpiling pitchers, but there is a line at which a team doesn't need to cross before it looks desperate. ...
Mets Sign Livan HernandezDom D's Mets Fan Blog
The Mets have added yet another pitcher to compete with Freddy Garcia , Jon Niese   and Tim Redding for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. The Daily News is reporting that the Mets have signed 34 year old pitcher Livan Hernandez. Hernandez will make $1 million, which could double ...
Mets, Livan Hernandez Agree To One Year ContractThe Mets Report
News is breaking from Christian Red of the Daily News this morning that the Mets have signed another potential starter/long man/minor leaguer in the form of Livan Hernandez. There were rumors last season that Omar Minaya was looking at Hernandez but never pulled the trigger. It comes one season ...
Mets Sign Livan HernandezMLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
According to Christian Red of the New York Daily News , the Mets have signed Livan Hernandez .
Mets, Livan Hernandez agree to minor league dealUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
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, Livan Hernandez OK minor league dealSI.com - MLB
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- 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.
Livan Hernandez gets shot at Mets' rotationESPN.com - MLB
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, Hernandez agree on deal in minors (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
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. With the move, Mets general manager Omar Minaya all but ruled out ...
Mets, Livan Hernandez agree to minor league dealExaminer Sports
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, Livan Hernandez agree to minor league dealBoston.com -- Baseball News
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, Livan Hernandez agree to minor league dealThe Seattle Times: Sports
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.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Livan Hernandez and the New York Mets agreed to a minor league contract...
Jose Valentin and Livan Hernandez Offered Minor League Contracts By MetsBleacher Report - MLB
The Mets have offered minor league contracts to Jose Valentin and Livan Hernandez this week, showing that even during economic turmoil, older players who bring veteran leadership to a team are given the chance to continue to play the game that they ...
Mets Sign Livan HernandezBleacher Report - MLB
The New York Mets have just recently signed free-agent righty Livan Hernandez to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com . If Hernandez is added to the roster, he is said to earn around $1 million. Hernandez used to be one of the better pitchers ...
New York Mets Sign Livan HernandezBleacher Report - MLB
The Mets have added yet another pitcher to compete with Freddy Garcia , Jon Niese and Tim Redding for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. The Daily News is reporting that the Mets have signed 34-year-old pitcher Livan Hernandez.  ...
Mets close to Minors deal with LivanMajor League Baseball News
The Mets are close to inking veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Major League camp.