Tim Hudson clarifies off-color comments about Washington Nationals

Tim Hudson offered some off-color comments to explain why he think the San Francisco Giants will be successful in the playoffs. Many took those comments to be directed at the Washington Nationals, something Hudson attempted to clarify.

Tim Hudson will start Game 2 of the NLDS opposite Jordan Zimmeran for the Washington Nationals. The veteran has been around and seen lots of things. Based on his experience, Hudson believes that the Giants have a good chance to beat the Nationals and advance.

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The reasoning offered for that opinion, however, was pretty off-color. Let’s just say that it had something to do with who had something “between their legs” and who did not. Given the bright lights of postseason baseball, the point is well taken, but Hudson probably could have found a more artful way to articulate his point.

Understanding that his comments might have rubbed some people the wrong way, Hudson attempted to clarify what he meant in advance of his start on Saturday in the NLCS. From CSN Washington:

"“I was referring to our team,” he said. “On paper we may not match up with a lot of people, but I think when you get out there and play, the guts and heart that this team has, what they have between their legs will get you over the hump sometimes. By no means was I referring to them not having anything at all. I did say they have a lot of talent and a lot of great pitching. There’s no question about that. I think our club, we have some things that have been helping us win all year.”"

While Hudson’s comments might seem a little silly, it was almost impossible not to reflect on San Francisco’s playoff experience as they held on for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the NLDS. Now it will be up to him to keep things going as the Giants try to steal another game on the road in Washington.

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