The Atlanta Braves have signed 34-year old righty starting pitcher Tim Hudson to a 3-year deal worth $27 million bucks with a option for the 2013 season with a $1 million dollar buyout. Hudson only started 7 games for the Braves last season and he was 2-1 with a 3.61 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. He started the season real late in 2009 as he was rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery but he looked sharp at the end of the season. Hudson has pitched 5 years with the Braves and he has pitched in 128 games (127 starts) in which he is 56-39 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Hudson has now pitched in 311 games (310 starts) in his major league career and he is 148-78 with a 3.49 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. This was likely a solid move for the Braves as Hudson will be worth more than $9 million bucks a year if he can remain healthy.