In nine-year career, Hernández has a 95-94 record with 1181 strikeouts and a 4.13 ERA in 1704 innings. Hernándezis a great defensive pitcher, who made almost no errors this past season.
Hernandez led the majors in innings (246 1-3) for the second straight year in 2005, but a buildup of fluid on his knee affected his mechanics after an outstanding start.
Hernandez said he first hurt the knee in May, but the low point came after a 3-2 home loss to Colorado on July 20.
Hernandez had the knee drained regularly during the season, but he thinks the surgery -- which repaired the lateral meniscus -- did the trick.