March 1, 200719 yr 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.
March 1, 200719 yr Author The man was pretty damn reliable for the first 4 months of 2005. Bailed us out of the Shingo Disaster.
March 1, 200719 yr 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!
March 1, 200719 yr 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.
March 2, 200719 yr Good for Herm. We owe the first half of 2005 to him. Here's to nothing but success.
March 3, 200719 yr Dustin Hermanson, World Champion. Thank you for sacrificing your health in exchange for a chance to win.
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