DK's favorite Expos player returns to the fold

[Providence A's]

Livan signs deal, returns to Nationals | nationals.com: News

CHICAGO -- The Nationals signed right-hander Livan Hernandez to a Major League contract on Tuesday night, six days after the Mets gave the veteran his unconditional release.

Hernandez, who went 7-8 with a 5.47 ERA for New York, will be in the rotation and serve as a mentor for Washington's young starting pitchers.

In fact, he will start against the Cubs on Wednesday night, while right-hander J.D. Martin and left-hander John Lannan will be pushed back a day and pitch on Thursday and Friday, respectively.

6 years later the prodigal son returns...or something like that. I'm Livan wasn't your favorite Expos player DK, but still. They brought him on to be a mentor to the young pitchers and reduce their innings load down the stretch.

[DirtyKash]

For the record, it's Ugueth Urbina. Heh.

[Providence A's]

U^2 AKA living la vida loca en la casa grande?

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Now Livan says he'd like to stay beyond the rest of this season.

Nationals Journal - 'Perfect-Perfect' Livo Wants to Be Back in 2010

The Nationals will surely explore the free agent market this offseason, looking for a veteran starter, but Hernandez could be an option.

"That's what I want. I'd love to be here next year," Hernandez said. "It's something I've been waiting for, coming to DC, the last three years."

break out the Coronas!