Hudson Denying Rosenthal Article

Written by: David Lee on 14th October 2009

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Ken Rosenthal’s report on Tim Hudson has been denied on more than one occasion.

Rosenthal’s article on Tuesday stated Hudson was on his way out of Atlanta. Rosenthal was certain the Braves would exercise the mutual option and Hudson would decline, opting to test free agency.

David O’ Brien actually talked to Hudson instead, and said Hudson thought it was a misunderstanding. Hudson says nothing has happened yet but of course the time will come soon (a decision has to be made by pretty soon). It’s clear Hudson doesn’t want the option, and I would like to guess that the Braves would rather work an extension out.

O’ Brien has recently updated his report to an article, further saying that Hudson denies anything from the Rosenthal article.

“This makes me sound like I’m saying ‘Screw y’all, I’m out of here,’ which isn’t the case at all,” Hudson told the Journal-Constitution. “I’ve said all along that Atlanta was the place I want to be and that I’m willing to give them a hometown discount.

“I just hope when we start talking, my idea of a hometown discount and their idea of a hometown discount isn’t 5 or 8 million [dollars] apart. That’s the only thing that could put a wrench in the whole thing.”

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Topics: Atlanta Braves, Braves, David O Brien, Hometown, Journal Constitution, Ken Rosenthal, Million Dollars, Misunderstanding, Occasion, Screw, tim hudson