Hudson makes fresh start after back surgery

By: PAUL NEWBERRY - The Associated Press

The Associated Press ON THE MEND: Atlanta pitcher Tim Hudson throws during the Braves’ second day of spring training workouts Tuesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Hudson is recovering from back surgery and won’t pitch until May 1, but expects to make a strong comeback.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Tim Hudson remembers when he was the young gun in the clubhouse.

Now, he’s the old dude, looking a bit out of place on one of baseball’s most promising pitching staffs.

But don’t count him out just yet. At 36, Hudson isn’t quit...

Published: 02/22/2012