I have not written much about Tim Hudson this offseason, primarily because of the lack of information available. After the regular season ended last October, Hudson underwent surgery on his back in November. The surgery was to fix a herniated disk in his back. The surgery was successful and everything seems to point to him being able to return to form in 2012. The question is...

Today at Georgia Tech, Braves GM Frank Wren and Scouting Director John Coppolella were giving a guest lecture in a sports analytics class. The lecture gave an inside look into the Braves operations, and some of their analytical tools. Nothing too note-worthy came out of it, aside from the fact that the Braves use a stat called DOM to evaluate pitchers. DOM is thought of by the organization...

The Atlanta Braves were a playoff team in 2011 until the final day of the season when they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies then were eliminated by the St Louis Cardinals in a one game playoff. After having a 9 1/2 game lead for the Wild Card on August 25th, the Braves blew their lead. There was good news for Atlanta though. Craig Kimbrel emerged as a closer and won the Rookie of...

I’ll be the first to admit this this ranking of Tim Hudson is probably a little low and perfectly illustrates how colossally underrated he is in fantasy leagues. I didn’t really jump back on the Hudson bandwagon until the end of 2010. I think lingering injury concerns from his 2008 and 2009 seasons still suppress his value in the minds of most (that’s what happened to me) and...

By Kent Covington For a second consecutive season, the Braves head into spring training uncertain of who their fifth starter will be.  For some teams, this could be a problem. It could be an indication that a team possesses no more than 3 or 4 quality starters and must head to camp hoping some AAA journeyman or mid-level prospect will pleasantly surprise and lay claim to the job...

Hudson has been the most consistent pitcher that the Atlanta Braves have had over the past 2 seasons. He has led the team in wins, ERA and innings pitched the past two seasons. When the Braves traded Derek Lowe early in the offseason, Hudson became the old man of the Braves' rotation (even the old men considering the bullpen). The Braves' projected rotation will have an...

Or so the rumor has it.I'd support this. Heartily. 181-97 over 13 seasons, 3.40 ERA.

Braves GM Frank Wren said on MLB Network Radio on Tuesday that the team hopes right-hander Tim Hudson will be ready for opening day following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back in late November.The Sports Xchange recently reported Hudson's back feels good and he expects to be ready for spring training. The news comes just one day after the Braves re-signed left-handed...

There wasn't a day during the 2011 season when Tim Hudson didn't have ice on his back. He attributed the constant stiffness to "getting old" -- he's 36. The problem, in fact, was a herniated disk, something he's been dealing with for the last two seasons. It's a measure of how tough he is that the information comes out only now -- and only because Hudson was having too much pain...

Key Stats: Over the last two seasons Tim Hudson has averaged 17 wins, 148 strikeouts, a 3.02 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP. Quite impressive given that he's putting these years together at age 34 and 35 while being out after Tommy John surgery for most of his age 33 season. Even more impressive when you consider that he's been pitching with a herniated disk in his back for most of...

The Braves say right-hander Tim Hudson is expected to be ready for spring training after having surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. The surgery on Monday was performed by Dr. Stevan Wray in Atlanta. The Braves say Hudson has had discomfort in his back the past two seasons. The surgery was scheduled after the pain became worse during his offseason workouts. Braves general...

Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the team hopes righthander Tim Hudson will be ready for opening day following surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in late November.The news comes just one day after the Braves re-signed left-handed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty and righty Jair Jurrjens. Hudson had a strong 2011 season, posting a record of 16-10 with an earned...

The Braves say right-hander Tim Hudson is expected to be ready for spring training after having surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. The surgery on Monday was performed by Dr. Stevan Wray in Atlanta. The Braves say Hudson has had discomfort in his back the past two seasons. The surgery was scheduled after the pain became worse during his offseason workouts. Braves general...

What else can baseball fans do in January but dream of October? In You May Say I'm a Dreamer, the Outside Corner staff will imagine the route to a World Series in 2012 title for all 30 teams. After falling criminally short of making the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Braves made up for it in a big way in 2012 by winning the whole damn thing, knocking off the three-time...

Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back on Monday. The 36-year-old Hudson is expected to be ready in time for the start of spring training. The club said that Hudson had been dealing with pain in his back for the past two seasons. The pain became worse during offseason workouts, leading to the procedure. Hudson went...

Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson has been taken to a hospital to be treated for a cramp near his neck. Hudson earned the win in Atlanta's 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. He gave up three runs in 5 2-3 innings to improve to 16-10. During his final inning, the sixth, Hudson was visited on the mound by manager Fredi Gonzalez and a team trainer but...

Yesterday began a new series on the National League East, a division that has dramatically evolved during the off season. The series began, of course, with the Phillies. The Phillies are still the top dog until some team rises and knocks them off their perch. Could that team be the Atlanta Braves? Not if it is last year's Braves who never looked as good as the Phillies. And certainly...

Tonight, the Braves are essentially playing for their lives. If they lose and the Cardinals beat the worst team in baseball, their season is over. It’s possible that the Astros could help them out and beat Chris Carpenter, but Atlanta shouldn’t count on it, and thus, they should treat their contest with the Phillies this evening as an elimination game. That kind of situation...

Bill Shanks wonders if the Braves already have an ace pitcher.

Their collapse all but complete, the Braves have one thing going for them and one thing only in Game No. 162. Right-hander Tim Hudson. "I'll be having the most fun of anyone in the stadium," Hudson said. Hudson, you may recall, started Game No. 162 for the Braves last season under virtually identical circumstances. The Phillies, preparing for the postseason, used a variety of...

Bill Shanks talks about how Tim Hudson's surgery might make the Braves hesitate on trading a starting pitcher.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson underwent back surgery today for a herniated disc. He’ll be able to start throwing again in about six weeks which has doctors saying he’ll be ready for Spring Training. Braves pitcher Tim Hudson had back surgery for a herniated disc on Monday, and doctors said the 36-year-old right-hander should be fully recovered for spring training. His...

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson left Friday's game against the Washington Nationals with an apparent injury to his pitching arm. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Hudson appeared to suffer a strain to his upper arm or right shoulder. Hudson allowed three runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. He was bidding for his 16th win of the year.

Wow. That was painful. Tim Hudson battled his ass off and what does he get? Not a damn thing! This team should have been better than this. The ragtag, ragamuffin group that Frank Wren patched together last year was nothing compared to this year’s team. Dan Uggla’s arrival in Atlanta was supposed to solidify an offense that had sorely lacked a right-handed bat. The starting...