Tim Hudson to have Tommy John Surgery

by gondeee on Aug 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT in News Comment 9 comments

I just spoke with Tim Hudson in the Braves clubhouse who said that after he played catch today, he's decided to have Tommy John surgery. Hudson said he had some pain during his session, which pretty much convinced him to have the procedure. The team is trying to get him scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews next Friday.

He said that he "needed to throw one more time, and let me know that [Tommy John] is what needs to be done." He said he threw from 70 or 80 feet today and "tried to let some go, but it wasn't good."

When asked, he said that he's talked to some of the guys like Peter Moylan and Mike Gonzalez who have had the surgery done recently, and they've filled him in on what to expect. He knows that it will be a "long road back." He continued saying, "it's gonna suck, but I gotta have a lot of patience. Once I put my mind to something I get determined... and it's going to be something I work hard towards."

He said that his "goal is to be back next year, however long it takes me to get back, and be strong and be better than I was."

Hudson seemed like a guy who hasn't yet completely come to grips with this yet. He said that he's "never had any arm problems, I've never missed one game in professional baseball because of arm trouble. This is the first time I've ever had to deal with any kind of arm issues."

He added some more thoughts, "this is definitely unexpected to say the least. This is all new to me, but I know that it's stuff that has to be done and I've got the best guys in the world doing it. I'm confident that everything is oging to come out better than before."

I think every Braves fan is upset by this news, but we all wish Tim the best of luck through the surgery and during the road back to pitching.

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That's a bad loss

And I hate to see it happen to any player. Here’s to a speedy and successful surgery/recovery.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Terrible

That’s just not good. But has to be expected when “Dr. James Andrews” is mentioned in the same sentence with a pitcher.

by H0SS on Aug 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

I hope Hud has a quick recovery and can make it back maybe mid-point next year. We will really need him since it looks like Smoltz will not be around. Maybe we will take a chance on a big free agent pitcher like Sabathia or Harden (hope not, too injury prone and that’s not what we need).

I tend to be optimistic on the future of this team. Jair looks like a stud and maybe Reyes will start to bring his A game to the big leagues. I like Morton’s stuff, too. I think things will work out for us just fine down in Hot Lanner.

by Jerret Anderson on Aug 3, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hope to see Huddy back soon

He’s everything you want in a player. Heart, hard-working, gives back to the community, and, oh yeah, he’s pretty good too.

To lighten things up, here’s a vid of him scaring Eddie Perez. It’s hilarious.

by VictorW on Aug 3, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn

Just damn. Hate it for him, and hoping it all goes well.

by Lizziebeth on Aug 3, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This just tops the season off. As if we didn’t have enough players injured our best pitcher is out for a year. I hope he recovers well.

by H0SS on Aug 3, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Simply Amazing

It’s amazing how many injuries the Braves have sustained this year. It’s easy to say that it isn’t fair, but that’s just part of the game.

I hope Huddy has a full recovery. Does anyone think we’ll see Huddy pitch next year or maybe if the Braves make the playoffs?

The Braves really need to go out and land a top free agent pitcher. Here’s hoping for Sabathia. I’d even like to give AJ Burnett a try if he won’t command a large contract. I’ve always liked his stuff and I’m getting some pointers from Smoltz could really help. But with his injury history and all the injuries the Braves suffered through this year, I’m kinda doubting they’d look at him.

by Sparhawk on Aug 3, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So...

...do we have a team option for 2010 with Hudson? If so I guess our picking it up would depend on if and when he comes back next season, and how well he pitches during that time.

I guess I should be one to talk.
There's nights that I can't even walk.
There's days I couldn't give a fuck.
And in between is where I'm stuck.

by Smoltz's Beard on Aug 4, 2008 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs