Livan Hernandez: "It's 99.9 percent I'm not going to pitch no more"

ThunderingHERD · 07-20-2005, 11:35 PM

Although I'm sure he'll change his mind within a day or two, as a Braves fan this is fun

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Perhaps Livan Hernandez was frustrated by giving away a lead in a loss to the NL-worst Colorado Rockies. Or by tying a modern major-league record by hitting four batters. Or maybe he was upset he was taken out after seven innings.

The Washington Nationals' All-Star pitcher wouldn't say exactly what was bothering him or fully explain why he suddenly announced after Wednesday night's 3-2 loss to the Rockies that he's contemplating having right knee surgery that could end his season.

"I'm not happy for three years. After the season, I'm going to tell you" why, said Hernandez, 12-4 with a 3.44 ERA and the unquestioned staff ace.

"It's 99.9 percent I'm not going to pitch no more" this season, he said. "I'm done, I think, so let's see what happens. ... I'll go to sleep and I'm going to make a decision tonight."

His right knee has been a nagging problem all year, and it was drained May 16. But Hernandez said it's not bothering him enough to affect his pitching -- nor was he told to have the knee worked on.

"It's not the doctors. It's me. I'm the doctor. I don't need it, but I'm going to" have an operation, he said.

Pressed to explain why, Hernandez said: "I'm tired of something. ... I'll tell you when the season's over. I'm mad."

Told of Hernandez's comments, Nationals manager Frank Robinson said he didn't want to say much without hearing directly from his pitcher.

"I have no idea who he's mad at," Robinson said.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-20-2005, 11:37 PM

Why do I think this is going to be about money?

Ksyrup · 07-21-2005, 06:08 AM

He's been upset that the team continues to help him celebrate his 38th, 39th, and 40th birthdays the last few years.

WSUCougar · 07-21-2005, 06:13 AM

Maybe he's tired of hearing Elton John sing, "And it shall be LIVAN" everytime he comes up to bat.

Easy Mac · 07-21-2005, 07:02 AM

Doesn't the double negative mean he will pitch?

BigJohn&TheLions · 07-21-2005, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Doesn't the double negative mean he will pitch?

I was going to say it's 99.9 percent that he won't be using no double negatives no more.

07-20-2005, 11:37 PM	#2
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Why do I think this is going to be about money? __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-21-2005, 06:08 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	He's been upset that the team continues to help him celebrate his 38th, 39th, and 40th birthdays the last few years. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-21-2005, 06:13 AM	#4
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Maybe he's tired of hearing Elton John sing, "And it shall be LIVAN" everytime he comes up to bat. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

07-21-2005, 07:02 AM	#5
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Doesn't the double negative mean he will pitch?

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