Cedric Hunter is now an Oakland Athletic... same with Evan Scribner

by jbox on Oct 25, 2011 1:51 PM PDT

Cedric Hunter... now that's a name I haven't heard for a long time. At one point I'm pretty sure he was one of our better prospects. In any case I just randomly saw him tweet that he is now an Oakland Athletic. He sounds excited to chill with another guy who he thought was in the A's organization but is instead a free agent. That must suck to be picked up by the A's and find out you have no friends to chill with.

@HeyMrCarter31
Mr. Y. Carter @cedhunter06 word up? When this happen kid?... Crazy part is I'm not even there no more smh... Gotta wait to see where I land now #Freeagent
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[UPDATE]

A's claim Scribner and Hunter off waivers

Scribner, 26, made his MLB debut last season with the Padres, posting a 7.07 ERA in 10 appearances over to stints with the San Diego club. He landed on the Padres' 60-day DL after a strained shoulder. Scribner was drafted by Arizona in 2007 and traded to San Diego for Tony Clark.

Hunter, 23, made the Padres' opening day roster and made his MLB debut last year, going 1-for-4 with a walk in six games. The left-handed hitter batted .255 with two home runs and 81 RBI for Tiple-A Tuscon the rest of the season. A strained right groin shut down his season in July.

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triple-a had enough of their types

i guess this clears up ABs and innings for the other guys. don’t think either really figured into the clubs plans (which is why they were on waivers?)

by iheartyourfart on Oct 25, 2011 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

A bit confused by this move...

They couldn’t trade Hunter for anything/anyone?

by Zen Blade on Oct 25, 2011 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

I guess freeing up contract and getting waiver fee was enough for the Padres

by Dex on Oct 25, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

The contract wasn't the issue

They want the 40 man roster spot.

"second base is the bizness." -jbox

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by Wonko on Oct 26, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

In a way

This is on Jed. Not sure Hunter was ready for a 40 man spot last year.

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by Wonko on Oct 26, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

he was kinda forced there because of spring injuries

better him than tekotte, who has a chance of being on the 25 man to start next season (especially if venable is jettisoned)

by iheartyourfart on Oct 26, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Lite hitting AAA corner outfielders

with no plate discipline have extremely low trade value.

by field39 on Oct 25, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

This makes me sad. I had high hopes for Cedric, and he seemed like a good egg based on interviews. I hope he makes it in the bigs someday (preferably in the AL)

Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...

by sdchicken on Oct 26, 2011 4:10 AM PDT reply actions

Wow. That’s really interesting Cedric Hunter is now an Oakland Athletic. Can’t surprised more to hear sound. Last night i watch that news in local news channel. Keep it up though!

by Alfred Glen on Nov 2, 2011 3:29 AM PDT reply actions