Tag Archives: Roberto Hernandez

Roberto Hernandez’s Golden Change

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

When the Rays signed Roberto Hernandez nobody knew what to expect. Once a promising young sinkerballer, Hernandez had missed most of the 2012 season due to legal issues. When he did pitch he didn’t pitch well. By most statistical evaluations … Continue reading →

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TPR Notebook: Rays Sweep A’s

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Fresh off a 2-7 road trip in which they averaged less than three runs a game, the Rays took on the Athletics in a three-game set at Tropicana Field. Oakland entered the series with a 12-4 record and averaged nearly … Continue reading →

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Why Jose Molina May Always Catch Roberto Hernandez and Alex Cobb

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

When the Rays do something it’s usually by design. So what are we to make of Joe Maddon’s recent deployment of Jose Molina? After alternating catchers through the first week, Maddon started Molina twice last week in back-to-back games. Those … Continue reading →

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Jeff Niemann to the DL; Brandon Gomes Promoted

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

When Roberto Hernandez beat Jeff Niemann out for a rotation spot I wrote this: Portraying the Hernandez-Niemann decision as a choice between upside maximization and risk minimization feels off. It implies Niemann’s beta is low, which is a stretch due … Continue reading →

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Roberto Hernandez Wins Rotation Spot

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Roberto Hernandez will be in the rotation and Jeff Niemann will be in the bullpen, according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune. Portraying the Hernandez-Niemann decision as a choice between upside maximization and risk minimization feels off. It implies … Continue reading →

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