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Ramon Hernandez, C, Cincinnati RedsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsReds | More on Hernandez Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million deal with a vesting option for the 2011 season. Hernandez's option is worth $3.25 million and will become guaranteed if he appears in 120 games next year. C Ryan Hanigan will return to a backup role in 2010. Reds | Hernandez re-signs FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year deal. The deal includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 120 games next season. Reds | Hernandez open to returning Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez is open to rejoining the team next season. He cannot declare free agency until Nov. 15 due to a clause in his contract. Hernandez is currently talking with the Reds about a two-year deal at a salary less than what his option was worth. Reds | Not picking up Hernandez's option Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will not pick up the $8.5 million option for the 2010 season on C Ramon Hernandez, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. However, the team is trying to negotiate a new deal with their catcher. The buyout of Hernandez's option is worth $1 million. He is rated as a Type B free agent, which means the team would receive a first-round sandwich pick in the 2010 Draft if he is signed by another team. C Ryan Hanigan would likely serve as the starter if Hernandez departs. Reds | To buy out Hernandez and try to re-sign him The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds plan to pay C Ramon Hernandez a $1 million buyout on his $8.5 million option for 2010 and will attempt to re-sign him. Reds | Hernandez plays Tuesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (knee) played for the first time Tuesday, Sept. 22, since July 16. Reds | Hernandez activated from 15-day DL The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds have activated C Ramon Hernandez (knee) from the 15-day disabled list. Reds | Hernandez slowly recovering Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (knee) is progressing very slowly after his knee surgery in late July. "It has been slower than expected," Hernandez said. "I'm feeling just now the way I was supposed to feel two weeks ago. And it bothers me. I'm letting people down. I have to get back soon and help the team win some games. But it's going slow and I don't know why." Reds | Hernandez placed on 15-day disabled list Updating previous reports, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports on his Twitter page that the Cincinnati Reds have placed C Ramon Hernandez (knee) on the 15-day disabled list. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday, July 21, to clean out his left knee. Hernandez is expected to miss four to six weeks. Reds | Hernandez could go on DL The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (knee) was sidelined by a sore left knee Sunday, July 19, that could force him to go on the disabled list. Hernandez said the knee has bothered him for about two months. He has had the knee drained. Reds | Hernandez cutting down on errors Reds.MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez threw out only 20 percent of basestealers while committing nine errors and 10 passed balls last season. This season, Hernandez has thrown out 23 percent of basestealers (8-of-35) but has just one error and zero passed balls. Reds | Hernandez takes day off Thursday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (rest) received the day off Thursday, June 18. He is stuck in a 1-for-27 slump and is 3-for-41 in his last 12 games, dropping his average to .240. IF Adam Rosales took over for Hernandez at first base. Hernandez will likely be back at catcher for at least two Interleague games this weekend. Reds | Hernandez steals base Tuesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Ramon Hernandez stole his first base Tuesday, June 2, since May of 2007. Reds | Hernandez expected to play first base while Votto is out Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez is expected to see the bulk of the playing time at first base in the absence of 1B Joey Votto (stress), who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Reds | Votto leaves game early Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (undisclosed) left the game early Friday, May 29, due to undisclosed reasons. Votto has been dealing with an inner-ear infection for over two weeks. C Ramon Hernandez took over for Votto. Reds | Hernandez takes day off Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez (rest) took the day off Wednesday, May 27. He is batting .326 in his last 11 games. Reds | Votto, Phillips out Thursday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (flu) and 2B Brandon Phillips (flu) are out of the lineup Thursday, May 7, while suffering from the flu. C Ramon Hernandez moved to first base. OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting at second base with SS Paul Janish at shortstop. Reds | Hernandez to receive Wednesday off Charles Nobles, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez will receive the day off Wednesday, May 6, after catching 14 innings Monday, May 4, and catching Tuesday, May 5. C Ryan Hanigan will start in his place. Reds | Hernandez given Saturday's game off Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez was given the day off Saturday, April 25, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He returned to the lineup Sunday, April 26. Reds | Hernandez hits game-winning homer The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez hit the game-winning two-run home run Friday, April 17. Reds | Three out of lineup Thursday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (leg), C Ramon Hernandez (rest) and SS Alex Gonzalez were all out of the lineup Thursday, April 9. OF Darnell McDonald replaced Hairston in left field, SS Paul Janish started at shortstop and C Ryan Hanigan is behind the plate. Reds | Hernandez sees time at first The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez played at first base Saturday, April 4. Reds | Hernandez, Ramirez return to camp John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez and P Ramon A. Ramirez returned to camp Monday, March 23, after playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Hernandez hit .368 with two home runs and five RBIs in 19 at-bats while playing for Team Venezuela. Reds | Hernandez to hit eighth The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez will hit eighth in the lineup with SS Alex Gonzalez in the No. 7 spot this year, according to manager Dusty Baker. Reds | Hernandez could see time at first base John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker is considering playing C Ramon Hernandez at first base on days that 1B Joey Votto is rested. The move would most likely be made when the team is facing a tough left-handed pitcher. Reds | Hanigan the backup Updating a previous item, Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ryan Hanigan will be the backup to C Ramon Hernandez this season. Reds | Hernandez to play in WBC Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez is planning on playing for Venezuela in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Reds | Team gets $2 million from BAL Updating previous reports, Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds received $2 million from the Baltimore Orioles in the deal for C Ramon Hernandez. Orioles | Team looking at three catchers as backup plan The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles may look at either C Henry Blanco, C Paul Bako or C Gregg Zaun as a possible replacement for C Ramon Hernandez. Orioles | Wieters' stock rising Updating an earlier item, The Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck and Jeff Zrebiec report Baltimore Orioles prospect C Matt Wieters will likely be given the chance during spring training to nail down at least a portion of the playing time at catcher. His rising stock is one reason the team traded away C Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds. "From our standpoint, this trade is more about Matt Wieters," said Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. "As you know, he was the Baseball America Minor League Prospect of the Year. It had been our goal to introduce Matt to the major leagues some time during the 2009 season, though not necessarily to have him start." Orioles | Freel acquired John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Baltimore Orioles acquired OF Ryan Freel, 2B Justin Turner and 3B Brandon Waring in exchange for C Ramon Hernandez and roughly $1 million in cash. Reds | Hernandez acquired John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds acquired C Ramon Hernandez and roughly $1 million in cash from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for OF Ryan Freel, 2B Justin Turner and 3B Brandon Waring. Orioles | Hernandez traded John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Baltimore Orioles traded C Ramon Hernandez and roughly $1 million in cash to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for OF Ryan Freel, 2B Justin Turner and 3B Brandon Waring. Reds | Freel traded John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds traded OF Ryan Freel, 2B Justin Turner and 3B Brandon Waring to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for C Ramon Hernandez Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Reds will also receive roughly $1 million in cash in the deal. Orioles | Spot opening up for Wieters Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles appear to be opening a full-time catching spot for C Matt Wieters by trading C Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds. Orioles | Likely to pick up Freel's contract Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles will likely pick up Cincinnati Reds OF Ryan Freel's entire $4 million salary in a trade that will send C Ramon Hernandez to the Reds. The Orioles are also expected to send $1 million in cash to buy out Hernandez's contract. Freel would serve as a backup at second base, third base and all three outfield positions. Orioles | Agree on trade to acquire Freel Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement with the Cincinnati Reds on a trade for OF Ryan Freel and two prospects in exchange for C Ramon Hernandez, according to a major league source. The deal is pending the approval of the commissioner's office, because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million. Reds | Reach agreement for Hernandez Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have reached a preliminary agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a trade for C Ramon Hernandez in exchange for OF Ryan Freel and two prospects, according to a major league source. The deal is pending the approval of the commissioner's office, because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million. Reds | Team talking trade with Baltimore The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles are in serious discussions with the Cincinnati Reds about sending C Ramon Hernandez and cash to the Reds for OF Ryan Freel and a mid-level prospect, according to sources. Orioles | Team talking trade with Cincinnati The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles are in serious discussions with the Cincinnati Reds about sending C Ramon Hernandez and cash to the Reds for OF Ryan Freel and a mid-level prospect, according to sources. Orioles | Team looking to unload R. Hernandez The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Baltimore Orioles are looking to trade C Ramon Hernandez, with the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds among rumored suitors. The big stumbling block might be the $8 million Hernandez is owed on his contract. Orioles | Hernandez playing in Caribbean League Dean Jones Jr., of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez is playing in the Caribbean League during the offseason. Orioles | Hernandez starts at first base Tuesday David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez made his first career start at first base Tuesday, Sept. 9. Orioles | Hernandez successful in limited exposure to Sowers Orioles.MLB.com's Amanda Comak reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez is hitting .375 with a homer and six RBIs in eight at-bats against Cleveland Indians SP Jeremy Sowers. Orioles | Hernandez could play first base Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez took infield practice at first base Monday, Sept. 8, and could play there this year. Orioles | Hernandez ejected Friday The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez was ejected Friday, Aug. 29, for arguing with home-plate umpire Sam Holbrook. Orioles | Hernandez's hit streak ends David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez went 0-for-3 Tuesday, Aug. 26, ending his career-high 15-game hitting streak. Orioles | Hernandez extends hitting streak David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez extended his hitting streak to a career-best 15 games Monday, Aug. 25. Orioles | Hernandez's hitting streak at 14 Orioles.MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez extended his hitting streak to 14 games Sunday, Aug. 24. Orioles | Hernandez extends hitting streak Saturday Baltimore Orioles C Ramon Hernandez went 1-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 23, against the New York Yankees, to extend his career-high hitting streak to 13 games, according to The Associated Press. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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