Atlanta Braves pick up option for Tim Hudson in upcoming season - MLB Update
Atlanta Braves use their option on starting pitcher Tim Hudson. Bound by the rules to declare immediately after the World Series that whether they want to exercise options on the players or not, the Braves have retained Hudson for the next season.
Despite staying out from the season at the beginning, Hudson proved that he is an important component of the team’s rotation. Just as was expected, he won matches for the team as soon as he joined the journey.
Although he gave up numerous runs on certain occasions, he managed to post a respectable win-loss record in the end.
Apart from throwing quality innings, Hudson was fortunate enough to receive better run-support from the offence frequently.
The most of the matches that he started saw the Braves putting substantial totals on the scoreboard. As a result, Hudson did not face obstacles in his ways toward victories in the season.
During the season, Hudson gave the team a much needed stability. By the time he made an entry, the injuries plagued the expedition of some of the Braves’ players.
The announcement that Brandon Beachy is done for the season was the most undesirable event for the team, because starting pitcher was the only ray of hope in their struggling rotation at that time.
Beachy was throwing complete games and winning matches for the team before getting injured. His absence put the Braves on the brink of witnessing lengthy losing streaks.
At this time, the replacement that could counter-balance the impact of the absence of Beachy was desperately needed by Atlanta.
Fortunately Hudson began his expedition in the season when the team needed him the most. Immediately assuming the role of Beachy on the rotation, he did not let the Braves’ ship sink.
While the Braves were strong offensively, a mediocre rotation could ruin contributions of their batters. Hudson ascertained that Atlanta continued with their winning momentum and stayed at upper half of the Division table.
Later in the season, Hudson was joined by the likes of Paul Maholm and Kris Medlen in the rotation.
Hudson will be content with the fact that the Braves have rewarded his contributions by exercising the option.
He will look to meet the expectations of the club in the upcoming season.
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