The Dodgers received right-handed commencing pitcher Roberto Hernandez from your
Phillies about Thursday for just two players being named or perhaps cash. The
particular 33-year-old Hernandez, any former All-Star, moved 6-8 using a 3. 87
ERA in 2010, and he will probably provide depth on the back end with the
rotation, where John Haren acquired a five-game shedding streak snapped in
Friday night's make an impression on the Angels, and Josh Beckett continues to
be pitching using a left cool impingement. Hernandez begins Friday inside
Milwaukee rather than Beckett, who sensed discomfort enjoying catch just before
Wednesday's game which is scheduled with an MRI test on Thursday night. General
director Ned Colletti said he previously been inside talks together with
Phillies basic manager Ruben Amaro for 2 weeks relating to Hernandez. Those
discussions were quicker once Colletti been aware of Beckett's position. "I'm
content, " Hernandez mentioned through past Phillies teammate Wil Nieves. "It's
initially that
patriots
super bowl rings I am traded. Clearly, it's a good feeling planning to a
team with a chance. I'm actually nervous today. I had not been expecting this
kind of. So sure, I'm thrilled, but concurrently, I'm stressed. " Hernandez
provides won his / her past a few decisions, pitching no less than seven innings
inside three regarding his earlier five starts off. He of late went ten innings
and also allowed a single unearned run contrary to the Nationals about Friday.
"Roberto gives us together with another huge league commencing pitcher, who's
pitched well in 2010, particularly the past seven starts
championship rings off, "
mentioned Colletti. "He provides postseason knowledge and aids fortify the
particular rotation straight down the stretch out. "
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