Cox says Hudson will regain ace status

[Hawksquawk]

Two days into their workouts for pitchers and catchers, manager Bobby Cox and the Braves are growing more confident in their decision to bring Tim Hudson back for at least three more seasons.

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[uga2006]

So this means he'll likely be the opening day starter. With JJ having a slight setback it even increased more that Huddy would be the number 1. Even with the week or two delay in JJ's ST I still think he's the ace.

my rotation would be

JJ

Hudson

Hanson

Lowe

Kawakami

I know BC wouldn't do it and Lowe would be the most expensive number 4 pitcher since Chan Ho Park but that would be my order.