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.
bbxxj - November 12, 2009
I guess we now cross our fingers and hope he stays healthy. Trade Lowe instead of Vasquez please.
redwards95 - November 12, 2009
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.
bbxxj - November 12, 2009
Hmm…wonder about that option…hope the buyout on it isn’t too onerous.
Yakker - November 12, 2009
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!
That a boy - November 12, 2009
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.
braves99 - November 12, 2009
and thats saying something…bc he’s really good at basbeall
Swo12bv - November 12, 2009
He’s the kind of guy the Braves ought to have on the club, a great player and a great human being.
John Holton - November 12, 2009
Christmas
has come early for this Braves fan. I’d probably vote a 9 on the confidence poll at this point.
adc62 - November 12, 2009
Meh.
I’d rather wait until we get consistent offensive help before declaring “Mission Accomplished”.
bravos1984 - November 13, 2009
3/27 with a 9 4th yr option + 1M buyout
Per DOB
bbxxj - November 12, 2009
So instead of paying Hudson $12M for 2010, the Braves pay him $16M more and get 2011 and 2012, plus an option on 2013? Wow.
Yakker - November 12, 2009
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