Hernandez loses game and cool : Arizona RP David Hernandez did not fare well in Tuesday's contest against the Rockies. Hernandez came on to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead, but allowed five runs on five innings during his two-thirds of an inning. He was then ejected for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Todd Tichenor as he was leaving the field and was charged with his third loss and blown save of the season in the 8-3 loss. "I threw a few off-speed pitches I wanted," he said. "That's really not me, I don't show emotion but when you lose a ballgame it adds a little to it." (Updated 09/06/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Hernandez just imploded on Tuesday, first on the pitching and then with his mouth. Still, nothing more than maybe a fine will likely come as a result of him getting tossed and based on his track record this season, he should be able to bounce back. Despite his most recent hiccup, Hernandez will continue to set things up for J.J. Putz and can continue to be viewed as a viable option in NL-only formats moving forward. (Updated 09/06/2011).
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After bouncing back and forth between the rotation and bullpen in his first two years in the majors, David Hernandez finally found the role he was suited for in 2011. After being dealt to the Diamondbacks in the offseason, he served as setup man to J.J. Putz and put together the finest campaign of his career. He posted a 3.65 ERA over his first 39 appearances before serving as part-time closer while Putz was on the shelf. The right-hander would return to his role after Putz came back and finished the year 5-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 74 appearances, including going 11 for 14 in save chances. He also struck out 77 in 69 1/3 innings while walking just 30. Hernandez will have the same role in 2012 but thanks to his solid numbers from a year ago, he is worth taking in NL-only formats on Draft Day. Keep in mind that he might also be more valuable if he has to fill in for the aging Putz again. (Updated 2/9/12)
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