Signaling an end to a trade that still boggles my mind. It has just been annouced, via Bill Shaikin of the LA Times on twitter, that catcher Ramon Hernandez has been released by the Dodgers.
#Dodgers officially release C Ramon Hernandez.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) June 22, 2013
As you recall, the Dodgers received Hernandez via a trade during Spring Training that sent starting pitcher Aaron Harang to the Rockies. At the time, we were overstocked with starters, so a trade was imminent. I think it's fair to say, though that what we got in return for Harang was less than overwhelming. Hernandez was always just a temporary placeholder and was clearly on the downside of his career. Furthermore, we had Tim Federowicz waiting in the wings, so this particular move looked unnecessary to me.
To make matters worse, the Rockies immediately sent Harang to the Mariners for a minor league pitching prospect. They received Steven Hensley, who is currently pitching relief for Colorado's AAA club in Colorado Springs. I am unsure if he is any good, but suffice to say that having a potential arm in the bullpen (even a 26-year old arm) is better than an aging unnecessary catcher.
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| (pic credit: Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2013) |
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