The New Jersey Star-Ledger, who it seems always has new information regarding teams that have nothing to do with New Jersey, reported that the Mariners are one of a few teams who have shown interest in D'backs starter Livan Hernandez. This year, Hernandez is 5-6 with a 4.77 era, 1.62 whip, 62 strikeouts, and 56 walks. To me, this guy is very hard to figure out. Career wise, he's got a respectable 4.22 era, but some years he has been much better than that. In 2003-2005, Hernandez had two fifteen win seasons and was under a 4.00 era in all three years. Yet it seems like he may have already reached his pinnacle of success. Would he work for the Mariners? He could. But his inconsistency is troubling... I know about this first hand as he's been in and out of my fantasy rotations for the last three years. There simply is no method to the madness. He obviously wouldn't cost as much as Bedard or even a Contreras, but then again he brings more risk. I think M's management will only strike a deal to land Hernandez if better options have been struck down.
http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1185164709129720.xml&coll=1
7/23/07
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There is no way I want Livan. His walks and WHIP are way to high. It has been a couple years since he has been relavent. He would be our #4 pitcher at best and I don't see him being any better then H Ramirez.
Saying that Livan is your #4 starter is saying a lot for your rotation's depth. What I want to know: What is his salary and when does his contract end?
Livan is a free agent at the end of this year. This year, he's making $7M.
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