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Astros Close On Runelvys Hernandez
Brian McTaggart of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros are close to a one-year deal with starter Runelvys Hernandez. Hernandez will turn 30 in April. He spent 2007 in Triple A with the Pirates, Yankees, and Red Sox organizations.
None of this seems terribly interesting, but the article also says Hernandez got on a strict training regimen. Now that he's in shape, he's reportedly hitting 97 on the gun (sounds like agent-speak to me). I'll believe it when I see it. But Hernandez chose the right team in the Astros, as they're hurting for starting pitching. It's not a done deal yet; he's having some last minute discussions with other clubs. McTaggart says the Rangers, Pirates, Phillies, and Reds have all shown interest.
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Color me skeptical. The last time I say Runelvys pitch was with the Royals in 06 and he was pitching in the high eighties. I'm with you, I'll believe it when I see it. He will probably still suck anyway.
Posted by: gogopalehose | January 12, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Now the astros have a rotation! lol
Posted by: joemorgan=#1 | January 12, 2008 at 06:35 PM
"""Now the astros have a rotation! lol"""
No, they don't. Nobody expects Runelvys to legitimize the rotation. "lol"
Posted by: WHIPit | January 12, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Nothing wrong with taking a look at another arm in spring training. Competition in spring is vital for a decent staff, plus they needs some arms for triple A.
Posted by: mitch4ya | January 13, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Runelvys (Run Elvis Run!) always has had good stuff, and a live fastball but his weight problems have gotten in the way.
If he's as fit as his agent claims, not a bad option but I'd prefer someone like Livan Hernandez to fill the rotation gap.
Besides, I fully expect
Posted by: astrosfan | January 14, 2008 at 09:50 AM
oops - cut off.
I expect Paulino to grab and solidify one of the rotation spots.
Posted by: astrosfan | January 14, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Agreed I think Paulino will be in the rotation also, granted his spring goes well for him. Kinda hope he does make the rotation, liked the way he looked in September aside from 1 or 2 starts.
Posted by: mitch4ya | January 14, 2008 at 06:36 PM