third time in two seasons, and he missed the entire month of August. He rejoined the team in time for the September stretch run, and was pivotal in the Padres' run to the National League West championship. Hernández hit .359 in September with five home runs, and drove in 20 runs in just 22 games. He came up with several clutch hits, including two dramatic game-winning home runs: a three-run walk-off shot against Washington in the 12th inning on September 17, and a grand slam against division rival San Francisco just 10 days later. He finished the season with a .290 average, 12 home runs and 58 RBI in 99 games. With his performance, Hernández became one of baseball's more coveted players in the winter's free agent market. Baltimore Orioles On December 8, 2005, Hernández agreed to a four-year, $27.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The contract included a team option for the 2010 season as well. In his introductory press conference, Hernández spoke excitedly about working with a young pitching staff, hitting in Camden Yards and helping the team become a contender. He also expressed optimism about spending the next four years with Miguel Tejada as a teammate (Tejada was traded to the Astros before the 2008 season). Hernández and Tejada played in Oakland for almost five years, and they are godfathers to each other's children. Hernández would compile a respectable .275 batting average in 2006 with 23 home runs and 91 RBI. Veterans Chris Widger and Danny Ardoin served as Hernández's backups throughout the season. Cincinnati Reds Hernández was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Ryan Freel and minor leaguers Justin Turner and Brandon Waring on December 9, 2008. Following the season, the Reds signed Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million contract. Colorado Rockies On November 30, 2011, Hernandez signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies. He played 52 games for the Rockies and four games for the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the 2012 season. On March 28, 2013, towards the end of spring training, the Rockies designated Hernández for assignment. Los Angeles Dodgers On April 6, 2013, the Rockies traded Hernández to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Aaron Harang. In 17 games as the Dodgers backup catcher, he hit .208 with three home runs and 6 RBI. He was designated for assignment on June 14, and released on June 22. Toronto Blue