http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/296 Recent articles about Ramon Hernandez en-us A late season surge helped prevent a historically bad offense, but nonetheless, relative to average, the Reds fell off 26 runs in 2009 to 71 runs below average (after park adjustments).  It was the worst Reds offense since the 1997 team (95 runs below average).  On a team level, where did this offensive dropoff come from?  Let's go position-by-position: Notes: Batting runs are the "Batting" stat from fangraphs, which are park-adjusted for us, and includ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sabermetric_Review_of_the_2009_Reds_Part_2_Offense/1625547 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sabermetric_Review_of_the_2009_Reds_Part_2_Offense/1625547 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sabermetric_Review_of_the_2009_Reds_Part_2_Offense/1625547 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d882ff9706781e00c1eacc054583d7d29309b08f/small/MLB_JUN_23_e4f0.jpg Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here. Today's NL team is the Cincinnati Reds and our guest is Slyde from the Reds Blog, Red Reporter. 1. The Reds roster contains almost no impending free agents and thus no extra salary coming off the books, do you think this hinders them from making moves this offseason or ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blogging_the_Offseason_Cincinnati_Reds/1616766 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blogging_the_Offseason_Cincinnati_Reds/1616766 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blogging_the_Offseason_Cincinnati_Reds/1616766 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17cff865998c8629f8bd532379271a00c8e76e82/small/2c.jpg More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Ramon Hernandez will be back next year, but could that affect the contract status of guys like Jonny Gomes and Jared Burton? Browse more photos » Hall o' Famer Hal weighs in with his opinion on the Hernandez signingand he does little to convince me. "Hernandez hit only .258 last year with five homers and 37 RBIs, but...(he) is the kind of guy I want aroun... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:15:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Reposter_Where_Were_You_When_You_Heard_The_Reds_Re_signed_Ramon_Hernandez/1587646 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Reposter_Where_Were_You_When_You_Heard_The_Reds_Re_signed_Ramon_Hernandez/1587646 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Reposter_Where_Were_You_When_You_Heard_The_Reds_Re_signed_Ramon_Hernandez/1587646 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/dde932ca8970ddc1da250e26e811162700481382/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f267035.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEBFB3CFAD1CEC5A22F.jpg More photos » by Tony Tribble - AP As long as he's catching and not playing first base, Hernandez should provide decent value to the Reds in 2010. Browse more photos » Below is an attempt to value Ramon Hernandez properties (here's Slyde's original article on the signing from this afternoon): Hitting: CHONE has Hernandez as a -9 RAA hitter per 150G.  ZiPS is simil... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_the_Hernandez_signing/1577778 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_the_Hernandez_signing/1577778 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_the_Hernandez_signing/1577778 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/33b820614e7ffc88b7ce535be5f5a57e4f5973cb/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72454372.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D019C111BEE2784332.jpg The Cincinnati Reds signed Ramon Hernandez to a new contract after declining his option. He’ll make $3 million this season, in addition to a $1 million buyout of his option. The deal includes a $3.25 million option for 2011 that would become guaranteed if Hernandez plays in 120 games next season. If he plays in [...] Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:33:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_Take_a_Pay_Cut/1576654 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_Take_a_Pay_Cut/1576654 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_Take_a_Pay_Cut/1576654 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/33b820614e7ffc88b7ce535be5f5a57e4f5973cb/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72454372.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D019C111BEE2784332.jpg Ramon Hernandez agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds on Monday. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Catcher_Ramon_Hernandez_agrees_to_deal_with_Cincinnati_Reds/1576298 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Catcher_Ramon_Hernandez_agrees_to_deal_with_Cincinnati_Reds/1576298 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Catcher_Ramon_Hernandez_agrees_to_deal_with_Cincinnati_Reds/1576298 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/8/b8d88c1854f9db50bc1e8752a175a6107e60cf5b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f267039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB99163352B38CBB96.jpg Ten days ago when the Reds declined Ramon Hernandez option I suggested that he'd be a great fit for the Mets vacant catching position. Unfortunately the Mets never had a chance to test those waters because Hernandez has re-signed with the Reds during the exclusive negotiation period.The Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one-year contract, according to a major-league source.The deal also includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 1... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Take_Ramon_Hernadez_off_the_wish_list/1575056 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Take_Ramon_Hernadez_off_the_wish_list/1575056 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Take_Ramon_Hernadez_off_the_wish_list/1575056 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/545095068213f512b940c46403a4e680a9e82413/small/Ramon_Hernandez_2eed.jpg According to Ken Rosenthal: The Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one-year contract, according to a major-league source. The deal also includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 120 games next season. The Reds had declined an $8.5 million option on Hernandez and bought out his contract for $1 million. Hernandez, 33, hit .258 with five home runs and 37 RBI in 287 at-bats last season, his first with the Reds. He missed nearly two months... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_is_coming_back/1574697 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_is_coming_back/1574697 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_is_coming_back/1574697 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f670fcad08d136843633c0e2370eb53a1794623a/small/Ramon_Hernandez_688b.jpg According to Ken Rosenthal, the Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one year deal.  No details have been released on the terms yet. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:19:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Reds_Re_sign_Ramon_Hernandez_to_a_One_year_Deal/1574049 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Reds_Re_sign_Ramon_Hernandez_to_a_One_year_Deal/1574049 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Reds_Re_sign_Ramon_Hernandez_to_a_One_year_Deal/1574049 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/33b820614e7ffc88b7ce535be5f5a57e4f5973cb/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72454372.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D019C111BEE2784332.jpg The Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one-year contract, according to a major-league source. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Reds_re_sign_catcher_Hernandez/1574013 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Reds_re_sign_catcher_Hernandez/1574013 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Reds_re_sign_catcher_Hernandez/1574013 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/dde932ca8970ddc1da250e26e811162700481382/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f267035.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEBFB3CFAD1CEC5A22F.jpg While waiting for the Reds to make their first offseason moves, we’ll continue to debate how the Reds should shape the 2010 team by looking at the possibilities in the infield. So far, we’ve opined on the outfield, and more recently the starting rotation. Catcher: Hanigan should be the starting catcher. The Reds have to make a decision on Ramon Hernandez’s $8.5 million option by Nov 15. John Fay reported Thursday that the Reds will not pick up the expensive option, but that... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Design_The_2010_Reds_Infield/1511487 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Design_The_2010_Reds_Infield/1511487 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Design_The_2010_Reds_Infield/1511487 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f670fcad08d136843633c0e2370eb53a1794623a/small/Ramon_Hernandez_688b.jpg by Keith Srakocic - AP Ramon Hernandez poses with World Series Champion New York Yankee Melky Cabrera. Congratulations BubbaFan! View full size photo » THT is doing a series of player profiles for their fantasy departmentand here they take a look at Jay Bruce. It does a terrific job of breaking down his '09 season, and says the future is very, very bright for him. To wit: "While at first glance, Jay Bruce's 2009 season seems l... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:30:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_How_Much_Do_You_Want_Ramon_Hernandez_Back/1511431 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_How_Much_Do_You_Want_Ramon_Hernandez_Back/1511431 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_How_Much_Do_You_Want_Ramon_Hernandez_Back/1511431 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a8d39d8d06c5a9f652715c9ccc7bb1f7e24797f0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f267037.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB7F75EF836825F0E3.jpg The weak crop of free agent catchers might become slightly more interesting:The $8.5 club option ($1M buyout) must be exercised or declined on catcher Ramon Hernandez. That doesn't have to be decided until soon after the World Series. My take: the Reds won't pick up the option but will try to re-negotiate for a lower-priced deal.As I see it, there are two sides to this story.Side 1: The Reds would be making the smart move by not picking up Hernandez's option. The team simply canno... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_and_the_Catching_Market/1421764 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_and_the_Catching_Market/1421764 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ramon_Hernandez_and_the_Catching_Market/1421764 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a8d39d8d06c5a9f652715c9ccc7bb1f7e24797f0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f267037.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB7F75EF836825F0E3.jpg