Atlanta Braves: Tim Hudson’s 2010 ‘hometown discount’ offer — worth it or not in the long run for team’s good?
Braves starter Tim Hudson says he’s willing to give the team a ‘hometown discount’ and that “I’ve said all along that Atlanta was the place I want to be” but the veteran righty also says “I just hope when we start talking, my idea of a hometown discount and their idea of a hometown discount isn’t 5 or 8 million [dollars] apart.”
YOU TELL US: If Hudson and the Braves can agree on a ‘hometown discount’ that’s suitable to both parties, would you be happy with the 34-year-old, who boasts a career 148-78 record, staying here? Or, while the hometown discount offer is nice, is it time for the Braves to move on and get younger?
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John Tucker
October 17th, 2009
11:50 am
The braves do not need to add another $10 mil per year to payroll unless it is for a right-handed bat. But, Hudson is better than Lowe and Kawakami; and if bothe could be traded, or just Lowe, then re-signing Hudson would be great.
But, adding Huddy to an already pitching-heavy patroll would make it difficult for the braves to add a good righty bat like Hiliday or Bay ro anyone via trade.