Any interest in Tim Hudson?

[Dark Helmet]

On a 1 year deal? He's a veteran but still very effective. He's a grounball pitcher (Over 55% gb rate last year). I think he could be to the O's what Kuroda is to the Yankees.

[Tx Oriole]

On a 1 year deal? He's a veteran but still very effective. He's a grounball pitcher (Over 55% gb rate last year). I think he could be to the O's what Kuroda is to the Yankees.

Maybe he could.

[wildcard]

What makes you think he is not going back to the Braves?

[Moose Milligan]

No fartknockers.

[waroriole]

Yes, very interested. He would be a great candidate, but as wildcard pointed out, he may not want to leave Atlanta.

He's from Alabama, went to school at Auburn (War Eagle), and seems happy pitching for the Braves. I imagine he gives them all the chances to sign there, but if they're not interested, we should be.

[Can_of_corn]

Yes, very interested. He would be a great candidate, but as wildcard pointed out, he may not want to leave Atlanta.

He's from Alabama, went to school at Auburn (War Eagle), and seems happy pitching for the Braves. I imagine he gives them all the chances to sign there, but if they're not interested, we should be.

If they are not interested then I am worried.

[waroriole]

If they are not interested then I am worried.

Good point. If they're starting Freddy Garcia in the playoffs, they probably don't have enough SP.

[El Gordo]

On a 1 year deal? He's a veteran but still very effective. He's a grounball pitcher (Over 55% gb rate last year). I think he could be to the O's what Kuroda is to the Yankees.

I think 60% GB rate is average.

[McNulty]

I think 60% GB rate is average.

Way off.

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=2&season=2011&month=0&season1=1901&ind=0&team=0,ss&rost=0&players=0&sort=0,d

Hudson is a great target to consider.

[Dark Helmet]

What makes you think he is not going back to the Braves?

I'm not saying he won't. I just think he'd be an ideal target for DD. A veteran groundball pitcher who's still very good that would only require a short term commitment. A lot depends on the direction the Braves want to go in. A younger guy like Nolasco or Garza might be more appealing.

Hudson might like the idea of having the Orioles defense behind him. If Mcann walks, he might not like the Braves chances. I just don't think a GM is doing his job if he doesn't explore interest. Reports were that it was either the Dodgers or back to Japan for Kuroda.

[wildcard]

I'm not saying he won't. I just think he'd be an ideal target for DD. A veteran groundball pitcher who's still very good that would only require a short term commitment. A lot depends on the direction the Braves want to go in. A younger guy like Nolasco or Garza might be more appealing.

Hudson might like the idea of having the Orioles defense behind him. If Mcann walks, he might not like the Braves chances. I just don't think a GM is doing his job if he doesn't explore interest. Reports were that it was either the Dodgers or back to Japan for Kuroda.

Exploring is good.

[Crazysilver03]

Good point. If they're starting Freddy Garcia in the playoffs, they probably don't have enough SP.

They lost two of their main guys to injury. Garcia got the nod because he was pitching well when the playoffs came around.

[mrpennybags]

I think most teams and fans would be cool with Tim Hudson for 1 year. The question is, would you be willing to give him a 2-year deal? Cause that's probably what it would take if you aren't his first choice team.

[CaptainRedbeard]

Hudson is an amazing pitcher. I've always been a huge fan, would love to have him. He fits the profile of a guy who can be effective for a very long time no matter his age. An excellent ground ball pitcher, deep arsenal, very good command, not at all reliant on velocity. I would definitely be willing to give him two years.

[isestrex]

No fartknockers.

Of all the fartnockers we've had (Millwood, Saunders, Garcia etc), this is the one guy you want.

He's a huge "clubhouse guy" which would be fantastic for all these young pitchers. Even if he didn't put up outstanding numbers off the mound, he'd more than make up for it in development of the other young guns.

He's also the type of guy I see Buck targeting.