http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/trade-central/2010/2610442.html Dan Hudson, rhp Hudson rocketed from the 2008 draft to the big leagues in little more than a year. He left the International League this season as its leader with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while also ranking near the top with 11 wins and .228 opponent average. Hudson has a good arm—he sits in the low 90s and touches 94 mph—but he would not best be described as overpowering. His low three-quarters arm slot and long arm stroke make it difficult for him to get on top of his below-average curveball and slider. However, the funky delivery does provide cover for Hudson's changeup, which is quite effective versus lefthanded batters, who hit just .212/.246/.303 against him in Triple-A. In the end, Hudson probably fits best as a mid-rotation starter or reliable reliever. David Holmberg, lhp Despite his size, Holmberg does not have premium velocity at this stage of his development. He sits at 86-88 mph and touches 90 now and then from a straight overhand delivery. What Holmberg lacks in present velocity, he makes up for with a pair of plus secondary offerings: a 12-to-6 curveball and changeup. That alone makes him a potential big league starter candidate or perhaps situational reliever. Holmberg pitched in the Rookie-level Appalachian League a year ago, so with his move to the Pioneer League this year, he's making more or less a lateral move. (2009 Draft): Florida's recruiting class includes the nation's top two prep lefties in Holmberg, who led the state in strikeouts as a junior, and Patrick Schuster, who threw four no-hitters this spring. Holmberg is teammates with Ricky Knapp, the son of Tigers pitching coach Rick Knapp, and the elder Knapp has helped Holmberg along the way with everything from conditioning drills to advice on the draft process. Thanks to his size and pro approach, Holmberg surpasses Schuster as the better pro prospect thanks. He's all of 6-foot-4 if not a bit taller and has a big frame, easily capable of carrying 225 pounds or so. His fastball has improved over the past year, sitting at 87-88 mph and at times hitting 90. His secondary stuff is his current calling card, and depending on the day he showed both a plus changeup and a curveball with 12-to-6 break and depth. Some scouts even like his slider better than his curveball, but the key is he throws all four for strikes. Holmberg was considered a difficult sign thanks to his Florida commitment, strong academic background and lack of present fastball velocity. However, he has the talent to go in the first five rounds to a team that believes his fastball will become an average-to-plus pitch. --

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