Yardbarker: Orlando Hernandez

Rangers sign El Duque to minor-league deal

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:48:12 -0500

Orlando Hernandez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. El Duque, part of World Series championships with three teams, is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City for workouts Sunday. He could start pitching soon after that. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels says Hernandez, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2007, is in great shape. Daniels called it a low-risk move that could provide experienced depth in the bullpen. Hernandez is 90-65 with a ...

'El Duque' signs minor league deal with Rangers

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:20:21 -0500

Orlando Hernandez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

Rangers Sign Orlando Hernandez

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:44:35 -0500

According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan the Rangers signed Orlando Hernandez to a minor league deal. El Duque is now 39 and he hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2007, when he was with the Mets. Hernandez, best known for his playoff success, collected most of his 90 career wins with the Yankees. He'll be assigned to Triple A Oklahoma.

El Duque out indefinitely

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:03:42 -0500

Mets VP of baseball operations Tony Bernazard said Orlando Hernandez is not expected back anytime soon. ElDuque has not pitched off a mound since July 17.

Winds of Change Blowing in Cuba

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:37:35 -0500

In an unprecedented step, Cuba's state-run television broadcast a sports documentary that included interviews with baseball players who defected to play in the U.S. major leagues and are considered traitors by Cuba's communist authorities.

Wanted: 8th Inning Reliever

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:13:06 -0500

Two days after we suggested a rather drastic measure to improve the Met bullpen, the relief corp went out last night and demonstrated the sort of desperate times that may lie ahead for the Mets. Meanwhile, a day after getting shelled, Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez admitted yesterday that his ailing foot continues to be sore. And while the team's medical staff is apparently confident that the pain is normal, the injury must once again call the ageless veteran's durability into question. Moreover, it appears El Duque's stamina has become an issue as well, as the pitcher has been unable to perform his usual running regiment while resting his injured foot. Hernandez stated that he felt fatigued after the second inning of Tuesday's debacle. Gee, I wonder where the Mets could use a 1-to-2 innings pitcher? Just saying

Pelfrey to Stay in New Orleans

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:28:27 -0500

For those of you looking forward to the return of Mike Pelfrey, you're going to have to keep waiting. Due to last night's rainout, manager Willie Randolph will push back Orlando Hernandez's start to this afternoon, keeping Pelfrey in New Orleans. Pelfrey opened the season as the Mets fifth starter, but after a poor start (0-5 6.53 ERA), he was sent to AAA New Orleans. Pelfrey has responded well since his demotion, going 2-2 with a 3.44 ERA in seven starts.

Cuban Baseball

Wed, 30 May 2007 13:36:40 -0500

Everything you ever wanted to know about baseball in Cuba.