Tim Hudson's contract extension with the Braves is now official

by gondeee on Nov 12, 2009 9:38 AM EST in Braves Related Free Agents

The official announcement of Tim Hudson's contract extension with the Atlanta Braves has finally arrived. David O'Brien tweets that the extension is official, and that it is a three-year deal with a fourth-year option. More details here as they become available.

The financial details are in the Braves favor. Hudson took a hometown discount for his three-year with a fourth year option contract at $9 million a year. The club can buyout the fourth year for $1 million. Fantastic contract for the Braves, especially since Hudson is still in his prime.

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This rocks

I’m going to enjoy watching Huddy pitch over the next three years.

by bbxxj on Nov 12, 2009 10:00 AM EST reply actions

I guess we now cross our fingers and hope he stays healthy. Trade Lowe instead of Vasquez please.

by redwards95 on Nov 12, 2009 10:09 AM EST reply actions

THIS

Can you imagine a staff completely comprised of TOR starters? That is assuming the Kawakami we saw down the stretch was the real Kawakami.

by bbxxj on Nov 12, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions

Hmm…wonder about that option…hope the buyout on it isn’t too onerous.

If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.

by Yakker on Nov 12, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions

Huddy seems like a great dude and He deserved this, but let the rumors begin of who is getting traded and to where!! And have the Braves forget about midget meds!

Baseball is my life

by That a boy on Nov 12, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions

Huddy gave up at least 15 mi if not more to stay in Atlanta. Lackey was the only competition for him on the FA market. Brave’s fans should give thanks. The guy is an even better person than a ball player with all of his charitable works. Rare breed.

by braves99 on Nov 12, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions

and thats saying something…bc he’s really good at basbeall

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Nov 12, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

He’s the kind of guy the Braves ought to have on the club, a great player and a great human being.

by John Holton on Nov 12, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

Christmas

has come early for this Braves fan. I’d probably vote a 9 on the confidence poll at this point.

by adc62 on Nov 12, 2009 12:27 PM EST reply actions

Meh.

I’d rather wait until we get consistent offensive help before declaring “Mission Accomplished”.

"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."

by bravos1984 on Nov 13, 2009 8:15 AM EST up reply actions