Monday, September 03, 2007

Lindros Traded, Hernandez wins debut

Dirk Lindros was traded to Hawaii along with a second round pick in exchange for Hawaii's first round pick. Lindros, 34, will be a free agent at the end of the season. Hawaii also reached contract extensions on two of their young infielders, Yoda Skywalker signed a 5 year, 40.5 million extension, and Daniel Smith signed for 28 million over 7 years.

Juan Francisco Hernandez, the 19 year old Las Vegas phenom, made his debut against Texas and pitched 5 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. He only allowed 1 run on a Mark Crawford solo homer, and left after 5 with a 14-1 lead. Fellow rookie Andy Moore had a 3 run homer, and Alvaro Samuel added 2 homers, including a grand slam.

Hernandez was scheduled to start Monday after Charlie Herrell, but Boba Fett opted to move him up to Sunday because the Monday start will be against Utah. Fett will follow a strict 5 inning limit for Hernandez the remainder of the season.

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