Ramon Hernandez Signs 1-Year Deal to Stay in Cincinnati

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Reds, MLB Transactions

The Reds struck a deal with catcher Ramon Hernandez Monday that will keep him in the Queen City for the 2011 season.

Hernandez, 34, has spent the last two seasons in Cincinnati and was a key role player in the Reds' first appearance in the postseason since 1995. He hit .297 with seven homers, 48 RBI and a .364 on-base percentage in 97 games last year.

That performance, coupled with his handling of the Reds pitching staff was a big reason general manager Walt Jocketty made every effort to keep him around for another season.

"We wanted to provide our young pitching staff with some continuity. We felt all of our pitchers were comfortable pitching to Ramon," Jocketty said in a statement. "We also like his production at the plate. Our catchers were very solid last year offensively."

 

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