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Fiume / Getty Images WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on June 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. (02-15) 21:05 PST -- The Giants , seeking to add minor-league...
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Hernandez is 36 but the Astros are hoping he can still contribute in the pitching rotation. (Nick Wass/AP) Livan Hernandez is bringing a wealth of big-league and postseason experience to the Astros. He’s also bringing with him an aubundance of legal and...
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field sixth inning and acknowledges the crowd against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. View Photo »
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He’d be a #4 or 5 on any decent team, but he’s gonna be a #2 guy on ours (assuming the trades go through) and that tells you all you need to know about this here team. Livan Hernandez, RHP, age at least 37, has spent most of his career with the...
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So much for Yoenis Cespedes becoming a slugging version of Livan Hernandez. The Cuban defector has spurned the Miami Marlins in favor of the Oakland Athletics, signing a 4-year deal worth $36 million. The Marlins had reportedly offered Cespedes a...
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He's been called up to the majors four different seasons. In those stints he's hit a lackluster seven home runs, 27 RBI, and an ugly slash line of .223/.270/.370. Even though Moore is ranked above other players such as Hernandez and Valdez, he has less...
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals works the first inning the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
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But by going after Cespedes, they’re spinning the roulette wheel. In the 21 years since pitcher Rene Arocha led the wave, defectors from Cuba’s baseball program have experienced mixed results in the majors, with disappointments outnumbering success...
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While the island nation has produced its share of success stories, the history of Cuban defectors is littered with intriguing talents that received multi-million contracts and never panned out. Here's a look at five who made it and five who didn't: The...
About Livan Hernandez
Wikipedia
Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba), known as Liván Hernández ([liˈβan ɛrˈnandɛs]), is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernández. Full Article
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals works the first inning the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011.
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 30, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Pitcher Derek Lowe #32 of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals (not pictured) after Hernandez hit Lowe in the behind with a foul ball during the game at Turner Field on August 30, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Rick Ankiel #24 (blocked by Zimmerman), shortstop Ian Desmond #6 and pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 after Zimmerman's three run home run during the game against the Atlanta Braves during...
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 24: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on August 24, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, right, is pulled from the game by manager Davey Johnson, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in Washington. The Diamondbacks won 4-2.
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Home plate umpire Ted Barrett, left, chats with Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, right, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in Washington. Arizona won 4-2.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez (61) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in Washington.
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 19: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 19, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals starter Livan Hernandez pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Nationals Park in Washington, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez (61) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 12: Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 12, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez walks off the field at the end of the fifth inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Philadelphia. The Nationals won 4-2.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez throws a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Philadelphia.
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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 6: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the game at Coors Field on August 6, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez wipes his head after leaving a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. Hernandez gave up nine hits and two home runs.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on August 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Washington.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez follows through on a RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. The Nationals won 5-3.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 27: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins at Nationals Park on July 27, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Marlins won 7-5.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez watches the baseball game after being pulled in the fifth inning against the Florida Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. The Marlins won 7-5.
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Washington Nationals' Livan Hernandez pitches to the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals works the first inning the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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