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Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:56 am EDT

Braves re-signing Hudson, trading Vazquez or Lowe

By Mark J. Miller

“TimAtlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson(notes) is apparently getting close to signing a three-year extension worth about $3 million annually, according to FOXSports.com

Hudson could make more dough than that on the free-agent market but apparently would like to stay in Atlanta so much that he's willing to discount himself. The deal is supposedly going to get done before week's end. Not bad for a guy who spent most of 2009 recovering from Tommy John surgery and going 2-1 with a 3.61 ERA.

This likely means the Braves will trade away Javier Vazquez(notes) or Derek Lowe(notes) this winter for a quality bat.

Source: FOXSports.comNew Window

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  1. Johnny Bravo
    1. Posted by Johnny Bravo Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:15 am EDT

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    Good Choice ... get rid of Vazquez!
  2. Johnny Bravo
    2. Posted by Johnny Bravo Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:16 am EDT

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    ... and let's got for Holliday!
  3. Johnny Bravo
    3. Posted by Johnny Bravo Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:16 am EDT

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    1st! 2nd! and 3rd!
  4. JohnD
    4. Posted by JohnD Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:16 am EDT

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    boston
  5. Patricia F
    5. Posted by Patricia F Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:20 am EDT

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    Are you crazy? Trade Lowe and keep Vazquez. Vazquez was a whole lot better pitcher than Lowe was. Look at the records.
  6. dski86
    6. Posted by dski86 Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:32 am EDT

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    Please get rid of Lowe he is way too inconsistent... if we do trade vasquez this is the time since his value is up.
  7. Jason D
    7. Posted by Jason D Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:46 am EDT

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    Trade Vazquez or Lowe... I don't care... See if the Brewers would take them both for Prince Fielder. We would still have a more then solid rotation and finally have the power bat we need!
  8. Gene P
    8. Posted by Gene P Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:58 am EDT

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    Lowe and Vazquez for Fielder...that would be AWESOME...
  9. JASON G
    9. Posted by JASON G Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am EDT

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    Its just a little funny to me that the Braves signed Lowe to that big contract, and after one year want to ship him off. You guys pay half the contract and I'm sure my Dodgers would take him back. I doubt the team that doesnt want to pay Fielder, is going to be willing to pick up those two contracts. So you Atlanta fans are out of luck.
  10. Todd E
    10. Posted by Todd E Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:22 am EDT

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    Trade Lowe.... or move him to the bullpen.
  11. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    11. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:29 am EDT

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    Am I reading this right? Does that really say 3 mil per season? So let me get this right....he is declining a 1 yr option for 12 mil to sign a 3 yr for 9 mil? Wow...Atlanta must have a Jedi in the front office waving his hands telling Hudson.."you do not want more money...this isnt the option you're looking for" Good for him for wanting to stay in Atlanta and offered a discount but if Smoltz can get 5 mil coming off surgery so could Hudson.
  12. JASON G
    12. Posted by JASON G Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:38 am EDT

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    I agree that he could get more, but I think the situation is more like Atlanta is not going to pick up his 12 mil option. But one would think he would get back up to at least the total 12 mil over three years, not less.
  13. Crux
    13. Posted by Crux Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:40 am EDT

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    Artist, I think jd had something to do with it. lol
    Ya, 3M a year? That's what the Yankee bat boys make.
  14. RedSoxin09
    14. Posted by RedSoxin09 Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:52 am EDT

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    Artist
    Cliff Lee dominated the Yankees last night if Pedro wins tonight and thats a big if the Yankees will be in huge trouble, i don't see the Yankees figuring out Cliff Lee at all that guy has pitched better then CC and we all know how good CC has pitched this season and the playoffs.
  15. RedSoxin09
    15. Posted by RedSoxin09 Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:54 am EDT

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    As for this rumor why would the Braves trade Javier vaquez him and Tommy Hanson were the Braves ACES this year no team in the national League could hit them for the most part of the year.
    If the Braves trade both Vaquewz and Lowe they won't finish no better then 3rd next year in the NL East.
    Unless they have some deal for Offense then the Braves should take it because they can't hit worth a Lick if there life depended on it.
  16. Curt S
    16. Posted by Curt S Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:09 am EDT

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    I don't think they will trade both. I think they will trade one of the two. I hope they trade Lowe. Braves overpaid for him, and Vasquez found his niche in ATL this year. Vasquez has more value so you can get more for him, but I'm greedy and want to keep him.
    How bout trade Lowe and Kawakami?
    I like the rotation of Huddy, Vasquez, Jurjens, Hanson, and ???
    Now if they can just get a bat!
  17. douglash
    17. Posted by douglash Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:10 am EDT

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    The shelf-life of these big multi-year contracts is less than a season now. The big offers seem to be big mistakes very quickly. The question is....WHY DO THE TEAMS NOT SEE THIS COMING??
  18. John
    18. Posted by John Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:13 am EDT

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    FOXSports means that likely it's coming from Ken Rosenthal, who has already shown that he doesn't know what he's talking about. Remember, he had Hudson opting for free agency.
  19. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    19. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:16 am EDT

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    Morning Crux and RS09 - If Pedro wins tonight its over. Jimmy Rollins could be wrong...Phillies sweep if Pedro wins tonight. CC did his job. 2 runs should be good enough. Phil Hughes broke down again and those tac on runs cost us a chance in the 9th. Oh well..hopefully Yankees bounce back tonight.
  20. Stuart A
    20. Posted by Stuart A Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:18 am EDT

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    Lowe is 36 and on the decline. If the Braves ate half his contract, the Brewer may give up Fielder for Lowe and a prospect. Another option might be the Astros for Carlos Lee. How would an outfield of Lee, McClouth and Church sound? Plus that would allow the Braves to keep LaRouche at 1st. Keep Vasquez. He's younger and he has been a great mentor to Jurjens.
  21. Ricky A
    21. Posted by Ricky A Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:22 am EDT

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    Braves will mess it up and trade Vasquez. They need to trade Kawakami or Lowe for a bat.
  22. RedSoxin09
    22. Posted by RedSoxin09 Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:24 am EDT

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    Artist
    Yea Phil Hughes has been struggling the most part of these playoffs i madea comment about him looking rattled and he still hasn't figured it out.
    I thought Marte did a good job for the Yankees last night getting Utley and Howard out in the 8th.
    I didn't understand why Joe Giradi didn't bring in phil Coke to face Raul Ibanez instead of letting DAvid Roberston pitch to him.
    That move didn't make much sense at all.
  23. str A's hooter
    23. Posted by str A's hooter Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:29 am EDT

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    When Tim Hudson is healthy, he is one of the top pitchers in baseball. The Braves should count their blessings that Hudson is a home town boy. Good Luck, Tim. Wish you were still with us in Oakland!
  24. Jo Bangles
    24. Posted by Jo Bangles Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:30 am EDT

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    Good luck getting a "quality" bat for Lowe or Vasquez.

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