Hermida: Potential For Breakout Year

On the heels of a disappointing rookie campaign, outfielder Jeremy Hermida is fully recovered from the hip and ankle injuries that limited him to 99 games in 2006.

The 23-year-old Hermida is sporting an orthotic [support pad] in his shoes this spring, designed to take the pressure off his lower right leg and give him more speed on the basepaths. Completely healthy, Hermida is primed for a breakout year in 2007, with the potential to contribute strong across-the-board production.
Source: MLB.com