May 23
RHP Tim Hudson, manager Fredi Gonzalez jokes, not only has a personal catcher in backup C David Ross, a former college teammate, but also has acquired a personal shortstop: SS Jack Wilson has been starting behind Hudson because of his defense. Hudson got 14 ground ball outs in his start against the Rays on Sunday.
May 20
Hudson improved to 3-1 behind 7.2 shutout innings Sunday against the Rays, as he allowed just four hits and two walks.
Recommendation: Hudson struck out just three but drew a solid 10 swinging strikes in 99 pitches. Outside of a poor outing May 4 (6 IP, 6 ER), Hudson has been excellent, allowing two or fewer runs in his four other starts. His ERA currently sits at 3.03.
May 16
Hudson pitched seven strong innings Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.
Advice: Hudson has now allowed two runs or less in three of four starts since returning from surgery to repair a herniated disc."I'm feeling better each time out,'' Hudson said. ``Every week that passes by I feel like I'm getting a little healthier. I'm really not concerned with it. I feel like I'm as healthy now as I have been in a really long time.''
