are the pirates trying to collect the worst possable relief pitchers for there bullpen. this guy was done years ago.
Pirates sign Roberto Hernandez
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly signed free-agent relief pitcher Roberto Hernandez to a contract.
According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the deal is for one season, although financial terms were not released.
Hernandez, 41, spent the 2005 season with the New York Mets where the veteran reliever acted as a setup man and ended 8-6 with a 2.58 ERA and four saves.
In his 15-year career, which also includes stints with the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, Hernandez has compiled a 64-65 record with a 3.33 ERA and 324 saves.
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly signed free-agent relief pitcher Roberto Hernandez to a contract.
According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the deal is for one season, although financial terms were not released.
Hernandez, 41, spent the 2005 season with the New York Mets where the veteran reliever acted as a setup man and ended 8-6 with a 2.58 ERA and four saves.
In his 15-year career, which also includes stints with the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, Hernandez has compiled a 64-65 record with a 3.33 ERA and 324 saves.