Mets Cut Ties with Hernandez

 

When Bobby Valentine was fired after the 2002 season, he said, referring to Steve Phillips, “And he stays?”

You can bet Livan Hernandez is feeling the same way right now.

Make no mistake, Hernandez was atrocious throughout his entire Mets tenure. Unfortunately, most fans were awed by his tidy 4.06 era. in his first three months in Flushing., ignoring his below average peripherals. Eventually, reality caught up with him; he posted a 6.55 era. after the All-Star break.

Despite this, the Mets are quite possibly the only team in baseball that can screw up releasing the poor guy. No longer will Metropolitan fans have to endure watching Hernandez  surrender a four run first inning. Replacing him will be Tim Redding’s 6.53 era. and $2.25 million price tag.

In case Omar and co. are interested, here are Mike Antonini’s AA stats:

GS	K/PA	BB/PA	HR/PA	FIP
16	18.7%	6.4%	2.34%	3.60

Its’ alright; Tobi Stoner or Lance Broadway will do.