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Rangers Release Orlando Hernandez
The Rangers have released righthander Orlando Hernandez according to T.R Sullivan of MLB.com. Yesterday we learned that Hernandez was likely to opt for free agency once his out clause kicked in on Monday, but the Rangers beat him to it.
El Duque had pitched effectively in 11 innings of relief with Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he didn't show enough velocity or command for Texas to think he was big league ready.
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Maybe the Phils should pick him up for $1 mill.
Posted by: Jays4Life | July 17, 2009 at 05:20 PM
8 games, 11.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 ER, 4 BB/12 K is his totals from AAA..
Posted by: Baseball Nut | July 17, 2009 at 05:33 PM
He should reunite with the Yankees. He could help their bullpen out.
Posted by: Schulz725 | July 17, 2009 at 05:36 PM
He can't be any worse than Tim Redding. Plus, he was actually pretty good in his stint with the Mets. As long as he's healthy...
Posted by: stellar | July 17, 2009 at 05:53 PM
11 effective innings at AAA is pretty good for a 67 year old.
Posted by: Scott Candage | July 17, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Who will anchor that Texas staff now?
Posted by: overmind | July 17, 2009 at 06:52 PM
"but the Rangers beat him too it."
Come on, you don't know the 'to-two-too' rule? Wow.
Posted by: rememberthecoop | July 17, 2009 at 08:56 PM
use to be good
Posted by: ThisIsTheYear | July 18, 2009 at 08:10 AM