New skipper Scott Servais, like Eric Wedge and Lloyd McClendon before him, talked to Hernandez about his plans and gave the thumbs up for the slightly delayed start.
"We're just slow playing it," Servais said. "He'll be ready to go April 4."
Hernandez said his first throwing session went well, as he threw about 40 pitches, including all his off-speed offerings, and finished with his usual 360-degree spin upon completion.
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"I've been doing this for awhile, so I'll never forget what I'm supposed to do," Hernandez said with a wry smile.