Nicolas Hernandez has joined the Columbus Crew. We aquired the 28 year-old Argentine forward from Colorado in exchange for Tim Ward and a 3rd round pick in 2009.
Hernandez scored 7 goals and bagged 6 assists 2 years ago in his debut season in MLS, and was the Team MVP. Last season, he did not net nearly as many goals, mostly because he was left playing midfield and forward to help aid the depleted Crapids up front.
Basically, when this guy has someone to get him the ball, he can score. I would also say he's never had as good of a distributor during his time in MLS as he will have in Guillermo Barros Schelotto. And you can't discount the fact that these two came up in the same Argentine football talent pool, thus meaning they should click well on the field. After all, they were taught the game in a similar way, much like two American players are more likely to click playing the Bundesliga than they would with their German counterparts.
Add in the talents of Robbie Rogers, Alejandro Moreno, and Eddie Gaven, and suddenly, the Crew have options up front.
As far as losing Tim Ward, I'll take it. We have plenty of young talent on defense, and he did not impress in his limited action. Plus, I like the fact that we still have the possibility of adding a designated player, though that possibility seems about as likely as Amy Winehouse getting sober.
Still, we have hope. Kudos to the FO for getting a deal done, finally.
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