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We just traded our best pitcher to Atlanta for three guys you never heard of.


I already thought Hudson was traded to LA last week and then the next day found out it wasn't true. So when I heard the news today... I wasn't as shocked or angry or sad as I should be. In fact, I'm already in acceptance mode. I knew this was bound to happen at anytime and it finally did. Oh well...

Go luck to Huddy. Thanks for the memories and everything you did for the community.

Go A's...

The bulldog will be missed. While I can't say I have ever heard of any of the guys that we are getting in return, I have learned to trust the Beane counter.

I do wish Huddy the best in Atlanta. I think it was wise of Beane to trade him to the NL. I bet his output will improve without having to face a DH.

Not an A's fan, but I can empathize. Hudson was a stud.

Being a Cubs fan, I am not too high on Juan Cruz. Guy has a blazing fastball, but I don't know about his head. Had a couple chances with the Cubs but never really put it together, though he seemed to pitch okay with Atlanta last year. He's got great stuff, just a matter of him getting it together upstairs.

I haven't heard anything about the other 2 guys, but sounds like they are both very good prospects.