Giants heighten interest in Hudson | SFGiants.com: News
I have always preferred Hudson over Furcal because of his defense and the fact that I think Burriss is a better SS than 2B. The Giants did not **** around with Affeldt and I hope they don't with Hudson. Affeldt admitted that Sabean's no bullshit approach was one of the reasons he signed so fast. Furcal is now asking for a four year deal and I think Hudson will come cheaper in both years and salary than that of Furcal. Frandsen can become the utility infielder which might do him some good coming off the Achilles injury. Giants would be losing a Gold Glover at SS (Vizquel) and gaining one at second.Hudson plays one of several positions where the Giants seek an offensive upgrade. Their second basemen ranked last in the National League with five home runs, 14th with 78 runs and 12th with a .707 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging).
Hudson, who earned $6.25 million last season, is a Type A free agent, which would require the Giants to surrender their second-round selection in June's First-Year Player Draft to the D-backs.