Tommy Hunter Released by Indians- SIGNS with Orioles to be Eligible for Postseason.

[Rene88]

WHY NOT?

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/indians-release-tommy-hunter.html

I always liked Tommy and is probably our 6th best starter right now. I wish I were joking.

[Aglets]

Should we be interested in a reunion?

Actually pitched fairly well out of the pen in Cleveland. 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP.

Yes he hurt himself in mid-July but he is now pitching on a rehab assignment so it seems like he should be able to contribute this year.

[NashLumber]

Haven't see his stats, but intriguing.

Maybe an arm for pen when roster enlarges.

[eddie83]

Yes I would definitely have interest. Considering how poor our depth has been.

[Aglets]

Can't be worse than Despaigne or Wilson can he??

Pretty much guarantee he's better than these guys, or Wright, or Bridwell........

[Rene88]

Pretty much guarantee he's better than these guys, Wright, Bridwell........

Bridwell was a look-see to see if he was worthy of a 40-man spot IMO.

[Rene88]

He is currently rehabbing....DD get on this NOW!

Our 6th best starter too. He can give you 5 and keep you in the game at least, better than Ubaldo....

SPeaking of which..leaving work in DC and headed over now.....this game is going to make my eyes bleed. Rocking the Schoop jersey!

[OsEatAlEast]

I'd like to see the O's bring Hunter back. It would at least be a feel good story for the dog days.

[bpilktree]

He is currently rehabbing....DD get on this NOW!

Our 6th best starter too. He can give you 5 and keep you in the game at least, better than Ubaldo....

SPeaking of which..leaving work in DC and headed over now.....this game is going to make my eyes bleed. Rocking the Schoop jersey!

The most he has thrown is 24 pitches. He is not going into the rotation he is nowhere stretched out enough and can't do that in the minors. That being said if healthy he is better then Ondrusek and well liked in clubhouse. Let him get few more outings in minors then bring him up in September.

[Bahama O's Fan]

Yes, but how does it work? Is he going through waivers first? Or is he a "free agent"?

[Rene88]

The most he has thrown is 24 pitches. He is not going into the rotation he is nowhere stretched out enough and can't do that in the minors. That being said if healthy he is better then Ondrusek and well liked in clubhouse. Let him get few more outings in minors then bring him up in September.

Yeah, probably spot on about him not being stretched out....but this is a no brainer move here.

[eddie83]

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Sounds like he is a free agent. I remember Roch saying he liked it here. Not like we can't make room in our pen.

[eddie83]

Yeah, probably spot on about him not being stretched out....but this is a no brainer move here.

No way will he ever start but I agree it makes total sense.

[TINSTAAPP]

Should we be interested in a reunion?

Actually pitched fairly well out of the pen in Cleveland. 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP.

Yes he hurt himself in mid-July but he is now pitching on a rehab assignment so it seems like he should be able to contribute this year.

Those numbers are deceiving. Hunter was absolutely horrendous in high leverage situations with the Indians this year.

RISP- .381/.435/.476

2 outs, RISP- .333/.455/.444

Late and close- .348/.400/.565

Tie Game- .400/.438/.467

Within 1 run- .323/.382/.516

High leverage- .375/.444/.438

Medium leverage- .294/.333/.588

[Bahama O's Fan]

Sounds like he is a free agent. I remember Roch saying he liked it here. Not like we can't make room in our pen.

This is what I was wondering. If he was waived, we have to take on his salary; no idea what that is, and hope he clears the other teams.