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Hudson Close To Three-Year Extension With Atlanta

Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by the end of this week, according to major-league sources.

"It will be a shocker if something doesn't get finished in the next three or four days," one source said.

The re-signing of Hudson could lead the Braves to trade another of their starting pitchers ? most likely right-hander Javier Vazquez or right-hander Derek Lowe ? for a hitter.

Vazquez, 33, is signed through next season for $11.5 million. Lowe, 36, has three years left on his deal at $15 million per season.

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Top Prospect Heyward Done In Arizona Fall League

Jason Heyward's Arizona Fall League season has ended after just four games due to a lower back strain.

Heyward, 20, was examined Tuesday by Dr. Marvin Royster, who diagnosed back inflammation that was radiating to Heyward's gluteus.

Heyward, recently named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year, will be invited to his second major league spring training in February and this time the Braves say he will compete for a major league job.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Report: Braves, Hudson Talking Three-Year Deal

The Braves and pitcher Tim Hudson are discussing a three-year contract, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The extension is expected to worth $9 million or more annually, a person familiar with the situation told the newspaper.

A new deal would more than likely replace a $12 million option the Braves have on Hudson's contract for 2010.

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