November 21, 200421 yr from New York Newsday... Of A's 3 aces, Hudson No. 1 trade option Though the Yankees and Red Sox would seem the natural suitors for Hudson's services, Beane told The Record of Hackensack that a deal with either club would be "almost impossible" given the teams' lack of good, young players. For potential suitors, think about the Angels, Marlins, Phillies and Cardinals.
November 21, 200421 yr from New York Newsday... Of A's 3 aces, Hudson No. 1 trade option Though the Yankees and Red Sox would seem the natural suitors for Hudson's services, Beane told The Record of Hackensack that a deal with either club would be "almost impossible" given the teams' lack of good, young players. For potential suitors, think about the Angels, Marlins, Phillies and Cardinals. 619000[/snapback] I think I prefer Zito to Hudson. Zito didn't have that good of a year, but he is a hech of a pitcher, another lefty for our rotation, and will not command such a premium if traded as Hudson will. The A's sabermetrics specialist might like some losser from our farm system enough to make them trade Zito... maybe :whistle
November 21, 200421 yr Beckett willis AJ Leiter (the proven veteran better than valdez in my opinion) hudson or clement (not to bad if ya ask me)
November 21, 200421 yr The #1 thing I love about Hudson is that he is a straight up WINNER! I mean look at the guy's career record every season. He knows how to pitch and isn't just a guy sticking around on potential like Josh Beckett. Hudson could show AJ and Josh how to win more games.
November 21, 200421 yr Hudson could show AJ and Josh how to win more games. 619023[/snapback] I got an idea for them to win more games: Change-up, Fastball, Curveball In that order
November 21, 200421 yr Also, Some stats on Hudson: Year Ag Tm Lg W L G GS CG SHO GF SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BFP ERA *lgERA *ERA+ +--------------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+--+------+----+----+----+---+----+----+---+---+-----+-----+-----+----+ 1999 23 OAK AL 11 2 21 21 1 0 0 0 136.3 121 56 49 8 62 132 4 6 580 3.23 4.82 149 2000 24 OAK AL 20 6 32 32 2 2 0 0 202.3 169 100 93 24 82 169 7 7 847 4.14 4.72 114 2001 25 OAK AL 18 9 35 35 3 0 0 0 235.0 216 100 88 20 71 181 6 9 980 3.37 4.35 129 2002 26 OAK AL 15 9 34 34 4 2 0 0 238.3 237 87 79 19 62 152 8 7 983 2.98 4.65 156 2003 27 OAK AL 16 7 34 34 3 2 0 0 240.0 197 84 72 15 61 162 10 6 967 2.70 4.26 158 2004 28 OAK AL 12 6 27 27 3 2 0 0 188.7 194 82 74 8 44 103 12 4 793 3.53 4.68 133 +--------------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+--+------+----+----+----+---+----+----+---+---+-----+-----+-----+----+ 6 Yr WL% .702 92 39 183 183 16 8 0 0 1240.7 1134 509 455 94 382 899 47 39 5150 3.30 4.55 138
November 21, 200421 yr he's the best of the Big 3, IMO i'd love for it to happen, but i'm not expectin it
November 21, 200421 yr When is he a FA? I know all of the Big 3 will be FAs by either the end of next season or the season after... I say no, we won't be able to retain his services for too long, and if we trade premimum prospects who will fill his shoes when he leaves?
November 21, 200421 yr When is he a FA?? I know all of the Big 3 will be FAs by either the end of next season or the season after... I say no, we won't be able to retain his services for too long, and if we trade premimum prospects who will fill his shoes when he leaves? 619058[/snapback] Id absolutley crap myself for Hudson. But you are right. I think the reason he is the most tradeable is because he is a free agent first, after 2005. He will command big bucks on the market as will the other two. That being said, if the stadium deal comes through, does Loria do this and lock him up long term with Beckett and Burnett? Good article on the big three possibley being traded: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?id=1925838
November 21, 200421 yr If I was the A's I wouldnt trade him. Plus, the Marlins have nothing to offer in exchange.
November 21, 200421 yr If I was the A's I wouldnt trade him. Plus, the Marlins have nothing to offer in exchange. 619093[/snapback] scott olsen? bazardo? stokes?
November 21, 200421 yr You can't give up Bazardo or Olsen for a guy in his contract year. 619128[/snapback] you can if ur gonna resign him which is a big if for us
November 21, 200421 yr You can't give up Bazardo or Olsen for a guy in his contract year. 619128[/snapback] you can if ur gonna resign him which is a big if for us 619134[/snapback] Could do a sign and trade.
November 21, 200421 yr You can't give up Bazardo or Olsen for a guy in his contract year. 619128[/snapback] you can if ur gonna resign him which is a big if for us 619134[/snapback] Could do a sign and trade. 619208[/snapback] Not possible. Unless the player waives the automatic no-trade clause they get until May 1st I believe.
November 21, 200421 yr You can't give up Bazardo or Olsen for a guy in his contract year. 619128[/snapback] you can if ur gonna resign him which is a big if for us 619134[/snapback] Could do a sign and trade. 619208[/snapback] Because we need to avoid that pesky salary cap
November 22, 200421 yr Hudson is a FANTASATIC pitcher that I'd prefer over Pavano, personally. 619432[/snapback] Umm i think every team in the MLB would prefer that.
November 22, 200421 yr Hudson is a FANTASATIC pitcher that I'd prefer over Pavano, personally. 619432[/snapback] Umm i think every team in the MLB would prefer that. 619433[/snapback] I'd have to disagree with you there.
November 22, 200421 yr Hudson is a FANTASATIC pitcher that I'd prefer over Pavano, personally. 619432[/snapback] Umm i think every team in the MLB would prefer that. 619433[/snapback] I'd have to disagree with you there. 619525[/snapback] Counterexample please?
November 22, 200421 yr Counterexample please? Well, I find it hard to believe that not one general manager in baseball would prefer Pavano to Hudson. That's all.
November 22, 200421 yr Counterexample please? Well, I find it hard to believe that not one general manager in baseball would prefer Pavano to Hudson. That's all. 619528[/snapback] Isn't that more Billy Beane's fault than Hudson?
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