Yesterday post on Kaz Matsui noted that Anderson Hernandez showed more offensive talent with the Mets than he did with the Tigers. Now we know why:

Hernandez came to the Mets in January 2005 as a slick-fielding shortstop with a .258 career minor-league average, but he's taken off at the plate since arriving from the Tigers for Vance Wilson. Crediting more selectivity, he hit .326 in 273 at-bats at Double-A Binghamton, then .303 in 261 at-bats at Triple-A Norfolk, while swiping a combined 35 bases. The switch-hitting Hernandez followed those results by batting .307 in winter ball, earning rookie of the year honors in the Dominican League. He hit .455 in seven postseason games to lead Licey to the Caribbean Series.

"I swing at better pitches now," said Hernandez, who played second base for Licey, with the Angels' Erick Aybar at shortstop.

I guess the Mets don't need Soriano if they have someone who can learn to swing at better pitches.

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