winninguglyin83 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 The Reds search for a closer has now turned to a former Sox closer, the guy who got the Sox into position to make the 2005 post-season -- Dustin Hermanson. CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds executive vice president and general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced that RHP Dustin Hermanson has agreed to terms on a 1-year minor league contract and has been invited to Major League spring training camp. Hermanson, 34, was limited to 6 relief appearances last season with the Chicago White Sox because of lower back inflammation. He is expected to report to Sarasota tomorrow. In 2005, Hermanson was one of the American League’s top relievers and finished ninth in the American League Rolaids Relief Man standings. He was also one of 10 finalists for the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award after establishing career highs in appearances (57), saves (34) and ERA (2.04). That year, Hermanson ranked among all AL relievers in ERA (5th), save percentage (7th, 87.2) and saves (9th) and made 1 appearance in the World Series for the World Series champion White Sox. The Springfield, Ohio native has pitched in parts of 12 Major League seasons with San Diego, Montreal, St. Louis, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago (AL). All the best to Hermie. He did good work for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I wish him all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 The man was pretty damn reliable for the first 4 months of 2005. Bailed us out of the Shingo Disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 good luck dustin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hell without all those times he bailed Shingo and co. out of jams we wouldn't have had that 1.5 games edge over Cleveland down the stretch. Definitely wish Hermie the best!!! Good luck Hermie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Best of luck to the guy, he was nothing but a class act in my eyes. Helped us greatly in '05 and will always remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Good for Herm. We owe the first half of 2005 to him. Here's to nothing but success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hopefully the guy is successful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Good luck Hermie, you were a vital cog in getting the Sox to the playoffs in '05! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoota Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Dustin Hermanson, World Champion. Thank you for sacrificing your health in exchange for a chance to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxchick1224 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Good Luck Hermie. You were a great part of Championship team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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