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Braves RHP Hudson expected to test market
Sporting News staff reports FOXSports.com reports Braves right-hander Tim Hudson will likely decline his part of a $12 million mutual option for 2010 and test the free-agent market. Hudson returned from Tommy John surgery last September. He was 2-1 with a 3.61 ERA in seven starts with Atlanta this season. The Web site speculates that teams will be able to sign Hudson without having to give the Braves a compensatory draft pick.  ...
Barring big offer, Braves' Hudson to be free agent
msn.foxsports.com — Hudson's contract with the Braves includes a $12 million mutual option for 2010. If Hudson declined his... end of the deal, he would be free to negotiate with any team. Other than Angels right-hander John Lackey, the upcoming free-agent class is largely ... (more) Barring big offer, Braves' Hudson to be free agent
Hudson refutes report, says he wants to stay
Hudson refutes report, says he wants to stay
ajc.com — Braves pitcher Tim Hudson reiterated Wednesday that he's willing to accept a "hometown discount" to stay with... the Braves, while refuting a report that he's planning to become a free agent and see what he can get on the open market. (more) Hudson refutes report, says he wants to stay
Braves lose scouting director to Nationals
Braves lose scouting director to Nationals
ajc.com — The Braves are losing scouting director Roy Clark, who accepted a job with the Washington Nationals after... 20 years in the Braves organization. (more) Braves lose scouting director to Nationals
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Braves’ Tim Hudson to test free agency
MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... right-handed starter could just sign on the dotted line of a mutual option he has with the team and make $12 million next season. But the word from the Sporting News is that he is going to decline the option and see what he can get for himself in the free-agent market during rough financial times, according to the Sporting News. ...

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