ANDERSON HERNANDEZ RUMORS

Mercer, Hernandez a versatile keystone combo

As the Indianapolis Indians progress into the month of May, several Indians have become versatile players on the field and are comfortable in different positions. Infielders Jordy Mercer and Anderson Hernandez share a unique quality in that they both have been flexible in playing different infield positions.
Via pirates.scout.com  |  14 days ago

A. Hernandez to complete full-squad arrival

Friday is the official reporting date for ... Anderson Hernandez? Well, yeah. Officially, it's full-squad report day. But the middle infielder will fill that squad.
Via mlb.com  |  February 23, 2012

A Change to the Backup Infielder Competition

It looks like a good time to buy stock in Anderson Hernandez.  The Pirates’ decision to place Rule 5 pick Gustavo Nunez on the 60-day disabled list greatly narrows the competition for utility infielder spots.  They have a lot of players available to compete for bench spots, but many, such as Nick Evans and Jake Fox, are strictly corner players.  Somebody has to backup Clint...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  February 20, 2012

Hernandez, Kensing, Morales — Contract Data

As per Jenifer Langosch, Anderson Hernandez will make $500K, Jose Morales will make $650K, and Logan Kensing will make $675K if they make the major league roster.  With the recently passed Collective Bargaining Agreement, the major league minimum salary will be $480K in 2012 so none of these deals are significantly above minimum. Morales also has a clause that he can ask for his...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  January 09, 2012

Winter League Playoffs 1/6 — Hernandez Goes 4-for-4

Playoffs continue in the Caribbean Leagues, with a few Pirates’ players and friends: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tigres de Aragua  5,  Aguilas del Zulia  3 Los Tigres picked up a playoff win, and they got started with a 3-run 1st inning.  A double and two singles plated the first run, then a sacrifice fly and another single brought in two more.  Los Aguilas scored one run in the...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  January 06, 2012

Ex-Astros IF Anderson Hernandez signs minor league contract with Pirates

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Via Astros Daily  |  December 22, 2011

Pirates sign Hernandez to Minor League deal

The Pirates on Wednesday signed infielder Anderson Hernandez to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training. Hernandez is now the ninth non-roster player to be invited to Pittsburgh's big league camp.
Via mlb.com  |  December 21, 2011

Bucs sign Anderson Hernandez, post hilarious holiday e-card

The Bucs signed infielder Anderson Hernandez to a minor league deal today (including a spring training invite). Hernandez is a very light-hitting utility infielder – he’ll probably just be minor league depth. In other news, you have to check out this holiday e-card thing on the Pirates’ website. It’s strange but good for a few laughs. tweeted: ©2011...
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!  |  December 21, 2011

Pirates Sign Anderson Hernandez

The Pirates have signed infielder Anderson Hernandez, who was with Houston's AAA affiliate last year. He hit .300/.366/.400 there.
Via The "Mc" Effect  |  December 21, 2011

Pirates Agree to Terms with Anderson Hernandez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with infielder Anderson Hernandez, per a team press release. Hernandez, a switch hitter, has 643 career at-bats in the majors, with a .241/.300/.314 line. He spent the 2011 season with Houston’s AAA affiliate, hitting for a .300/.366/.400 line in 510 at-bats. Hernandez has spent most of his career at shortstop, but also has played...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  December 21, 2011
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