Tim Hudson and the San Francisco Giants have come to terms on a 2 year and $23 million dollar contract.
The 38-year old former Atlanta Brave ended last season with a 8-7 record with a 3.97 ERA in 21 starts spanning 121 1/3 innings. His season ended on July 21st against the Mets on this play here. Hudson was covering the bag on a grounder when the Mets base runner stepped on his ankle snapping it in two.
This signing effectively ends their pursuit of Ryan Vogelsong, who got off to an awful start in 2013, but finished year on a solid run. Although he could still re-sign with the team, as Barry Zito has also left the club as a free agent.
The 2014 Giants rotation is now expected to include: Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, Madison Bumgarner, Hudson, and either youngster Mike Kickham or veteran Yusmerio Petit. If neither Kickham or Petit are destined to start for the club, the will likely have to retain the services of another free agent, as none of the clubs starting pitching prospects are close to major league ready.