SAN FRANCISCO -- Tim Hudson hardly envisioned his career crossing the country once more to bring him back to the Bay Area. Huarache Größentabelle . Hudson finalized a $23 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, returning the pitcher to his professional baseball roots. He began his big league career with Oakland. "Id like to start out by saying were really excited to come back to the bay. This is where I started my career," Hudson said. "Making a trip back across the country quite honestly isnt something I anticipated a couple years ago. When the Giants were interested in me, I quickly realized it was going to be a definite possibility." While Hudson had a hard time deciding to leave the Braves -- the team he grew up cheering -- he understood this would be a great opportunity with a franchise that won the World Series in 2010 and 12. His two daughters were born in the Bay Area. Hudson had a physical Monday, and the team announced the agreement Tuesday. "Once we got the physical squared away, there was no question he was going to become a Giant," said general manager Brian Sabean, who credited the pitcher for his swift decision. Hudson made his major league debut with the Athletics in 1999 and went 92-39 in six seasons with Oakland, where the right-hander teamed with Mark Mulder and Barry Zito to form a successful "Big Three." The 38-year-old went 8-7 with a 3.97 ERA in 21 starts this season for Atlanta. His season was cut short by a broken right ankle that required surgery. The Braves earlier this month declined to make a qualifying offer to Hudson, who won 49 games during the previous three seasons. Hudson was hurt July 24 in New York when the Mets Eric Young Jr. inadvertently stepped on the back of the pitchers lower right leg while Hudson covered first base. While he hasnt begun running on the ankle yet, he had a screw removed last week and expects to be full strength for spring training. "The ankles coming along just fine, not quite 100 per cent right now but its well on its way," he said. "I anticipate in the next month or so start throwing bullpens." San Francisco, which missed the playoffs this year, is seeking another starter to join Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum in a rotation losing Zito and probably also free-agent righty Ryan Vogelsong. Cain and Bumgarner are signed long term, while Lincecum received a $35 million, two-year deal last month. "They have a ton of talent here, I was excited to join this rotation," Hudson said. "Theyre really good. They probably dont need my help." Hudson was drafted by the As in the sixth round of the 1997 amateur draft out of Auburn. Oakland traded Hudson to the Braves in December 2004 and he pitched nine seasons in Atlanta. The three-time All-Star earned NL Comeback Player of the Year honours in 2010 after he returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery to go 17-9 with a 2.83 ERA. He had surgery for a herniated disk in November 2011. The Giants had been eager to find an experienced starter to fill in the rotation. Zito just finished a $126 million, seven-year contract and had his $18 million option declined. Vogelsongs $6.5 million option also was turned down by the club. "Great news with the need that we have for pitching here and to get Tim, who was one of the highly sought pitchers out there. I couldnt be more thrilled," manager Bruce Bochy said. "It certainly helps fill a very important need for us as we try to get back on track here. ... For him to choose us, were honoured and I look very forward to working with him." Hudson traded text messages with good friend Zito on Monday -- and now is filling a rotation spot vacated by Zitos departure. "Its a bit odd," Hudson said. "We go back a long way. We were texting a little bit yesterday. Hes happy for me and my family but its a little bittersweet. I texted him I wish hed been here with me. The game is what it is. Chapters open and close. I wish him the best." Hudson is 205-111 in a 15-year career and was coming off a $36 million, four-year contract. After snapping a career-worst 10-game winless streak with a 13-4 victory July 6 at Philadelphia, Hudson went 4-0 with a 3.10 ERA in his last four starts. Hudson will pitch to 2012 NL MVP and batting champion Buster Posey, who is signed through 2021. Right fielder Hunter Pence was given a $90 million, five-year contract before the season ended. "I cant wait to get out here and help us win every fifth day. ... I feel I can pitch toward the top of any rotation," Hudson said. "This is going to be a new chapter for me and my family." Günstige Nike Air Force 1 .5 million. University officials released the term sheet signed by Harsin Wednesday, the day the former Broncos walk-on player and Boise native was named the successor to Chris Petersen, who left for Washington last week. Nike Air Force One Deutschland . Levante, which had lost five straight including a Copa del Rey game last weekend, fell behind at its Ciutat de Valencia stadium when Ionut Sapanura opened the scoring for Elche in the 26th minute. http://www.airforce1gunstig.de/air-huarache-deutschland.html . LOUIS -- The Atlanta Braves used a two-run rally in the ninth to end their road trip with a win.LA QUINTA, Calif. - Luke Donald is playing the Humana Challenge for the first time in a bid to keep pace on the West Coast swing.The 37-year-old Englishman opened the year last week in Hawaii with a tie for 51st in the Sony Open and will play next month at Torrey Pines and Riviera.The last few years I played a lot in the Middle East, said Donald, set to open play Thursday. I think with the new wraparound schedule, I feel like in previous years (Riviera) has been kind of my first event of the year and I feel like Im getting left behind a little bit. Some guys have played eight and nine events and Im playing my first or second.Hes skipping the Match Play event April 29-May 3 in San Francisco because of a conflict with his brothers wedding. Donald won the 2011 Match Play tournament in Arizona.He set his wedding date before the tournament decided to change the date, Donald said. He thought that it was a free week that I dont usually play. ... I told him I would definitely be at his second wedding, but he didnt find that too funny.Donald is working full-time again with instructor Pat Goss, his coach at Northwestern, after shifting to Chuck Cook last year for help with his full swing .Its certainly easier to have one coach rather than split short game and full swing, and certainly its been fun being back with Pat, Donald said.No. 1 in the world for 56 weeks in 2011-12, hes 34th now. Donald won the last of his 13 worldwide titles in November 2013 in the Dunlop Phoenix in Japan. He has five PGA Tour victories, the last in 2012.___A SOLDIERS GAME: Chad Pfeifer, a 33-year-old teaching professional who lost his left leg in Iraq, is playing in the pro-am competition.Pfeifer started playing golf in 2007 while rehabbing at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. His leg was amputated above the knee after his vehicle has hit by a roadside bomb.Golf saved my life, Pfeifer said.Hes paired with Baltimore Orioles pitcher Bud Norris. They will play alongside PGA Tour players Scott Langley and Brendon de Jonge in the first round.A contestant on Golf Channels Big Break series, Pfeifer is a three-time Warrior Open winner, the 2011 National Amputee champion and tied for fifth last year in the American Century celebrity event. He played colleege baseball at Northwest Nazarene in Idaho. Air Force 1 Günstig Kaufen Deutschland. Im representing thousands of my brothers and sisters who fought and continue to fight for our country, Pfeifer said.He teaches at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona.___IN-N-OUT ALLOWANCE: Jason Dufner has lost more than 20 pounds through exercise and a gluten-free diet after struggling with shoulder problems last year.Hes serving as a Humana Well-Being Ambassador during the Humana-sponsored tournament.All those things that you like to eat I pretty much dont eat anymore, Dufner said.He hasnt gone completely cold turkey.Ive been clean since that In-N-Out burger Sunday, Dufner said. Probably be the only one I eat all year. So, theres allowances here and there.___DESERT DNA: Sam Saunders played his way into the event grandfather Arnold Palmer won a record five times.Its a huge accomplishment for me and just a great feeling of knowing that I have earned my spot in this field and it wasnt given to me, said Saunders, a PGA Tour rookie after earning his card last year on the Web.com Tour.Playing on sponsor exemptions, Saunders missed the cuts in 2010, 11 and 12.I was glad to see I got in on my own number comfortably this week, Saunders said. It just gives me a feeling of belonging and knowing that Im just out here to do my job and Im just one of the other guys and trying to do the best I can to have a chance to win a golf tournament.Palmer won the inaugural tournament in 1960 and added victories in 1962, 68, 71 and 73. He also won the 1959 Thunderbird Invitational in the area. PGA Wests Arnold Palmer Private Course is the host layout.___HOMEGROWN: Byron Smith is making his first appearance in his hometown event.The 33-year-old Smith won the Web.com Tours Rex Hospital Open last year in North Carolina and finished 21st on the regular-season money list to earn a PGA Tour card.Its pretty unreal for me to play in this thing finally, Smith said. I grew up here in the desert and been coming here for a long time. So, to play in it is pretty special. ... Its a home game. Im just super excited because its a dream come true.Smith tied for 19th in his PGA Tour debut in the season-opening Frys.com Open in October. He missed the cut last week in the Sony Open. ' ' '