The Kansas City Royals were willing to pay Tim Hudson, who they offered a two-year deal this past offseason.

Hudson, who went on to sign a two-year, $23 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, said Kansas City made him a "very good offer."

The right-hander, 38, had a 3.57 ERA, 1.231 WHIP and 120 strikeouts in 189.1 innings this season.