S.F. Giants add Tim Hudson to rotation
SAN FRANCISCO -- Reflecting their efforts to strengthen their starting rotation, the Giants announced that they agreed to terms Monday with right-hander Tim Hudson on a two-year contract.
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Though terms of the deal weren't released, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the sides settled on a contract worth $23 million -- an $11.5 million average annual value that exceeded what the Atlanta Braves, Hudson's employers for nine years, were willing to pay. ESPN's Buster Olney reported that Hudson also sought a full no-trade clause. Giants officials declined to comment until Tuesday, when a conference call featuring Hudson was expected to be scheduled.
The Giants thus concluded their third major agreement involving a potential or full-fledged free agent, demonstrating general manager Brian Sabean's penchant for acting quickly to fill the club's needs. Right fielder Hunter Pence agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract on the eve of the regular season's conclusion. Right-hander Tim Lincecum received a two-year, $35 million deal before he could negotiate with other teams.
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He fills the void of Barry Zito. If healthy, that would be a step up.