Tag Archives: Roberto Hernandez
Bud Norris 3rd best game score for pitcher traded in-season in LAD history
As Bud Norris was shutting down the Rockies last night, my mind wandered back to Brad Penny and his brilliant debut. Paul Depodesta blew up Los Angeles by trading Paul Loduca, the heart and soul of the team in the middle of a pennant race for Penny. Depo knew the team needed another starter if …
Discounted traded acquisitions continue to pay dividends
A week ago I asked if the acquisitions of Roberto Hernandez and Kevin Correia were a disaster waiting to happen, but so far, you could say they have been exactly what the Ned ordered. On Friday August 8th, even though the Dodgers lost 9 – 3, Roberto Hernandez pitched six strong innings, giving up only …
Fausto Fausto Fausto
Ned did what he could to bolster the Dodger starting pitcher depth by acquiring Roberto Hernandez who once went by the moniker of Fausto Carmona until 2011. The price won’t be known for a while as it involved two players to be named later, which was appropriate for someone who used an assumed name for …