Hernandez to catch four times a week: The Denver Post reports new Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez is expected to catch about four games per week, with the other games going to either Wilin Rosario or Jordan Pacheco, who will battle for the backup role this spring. Hernandez is open to a timesharing situation after being part of one in Cincinnati. "Definitely, I'm wide open to that," he said. "I will help any player -- catcher, pitcher or even a position player. I think that's great. I want to teach (Rosario) everything I can teach him. I know the guy's going to be the future of this organization, so if he's the guy and he's got all the tools and he's ready to be in the big leagues, then come on, go ahead, I'll be ready to help." (Updated 01/24/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
The Rockies signed Hernandez because of his ability to handle a pitching staff and his toughness behind the plate. He is also a reliable veteran presence, who the Rockies feel will be a great mentor for Rosario, who is the future behind the plate. Hernandez will start out as the Rockies' top catcher, but he might not finish the year as such. He still has decent pop for a catcher, but Hernandez is nothing more than a late-round Fantasy option in mixed leagues that start two catchers. (Updated 01/24/2012).
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Ramon Hernandez may just be keeping the seat warm for catcher-of-the-future Wilin Rosario, but the handing of the torch could be slow and gradual, as the Rockies signed the 35-year-old veteran to a two-year deal this offseason. In 2011, Hernandez showed he has plenty left in the tank, as he hit .282 with 12 home runs in 298 at-bats. His ability to hit for power and average will only be enhanced by playing his home games at Coors Field. And he could see more playing time as well, as the Rockies do not have an established backup in place, like the Reds did with Ryan Hanigan. Should the Rockies be aggressive in their advancement of Rosario, Hernandez could still be stuck in a time-sharing arrangement, so he remains a risky pick in standard mixed leagues. However, should he get an uptick in playing time, Hernandez would likely become a popular waiver wire target in those formats this season. (Updated 1/18/12)
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