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From Hudson to Panda, health a concern
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Here are five things to know about the San Francisco Giants, who report to spring training today and hold the first workout for pitchers and catchers a day later:Hudson’s healthThe Giants have no concerns about new pitcher Tim Hudson’s arm. It’s his ankle the training staff and coaches will monitor closely early in spring training, easing him in when appropriate as not to rush him back too soon.“He’s on target,” athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said.In November, Hudson received a $23 million, two-year contract to join the Giants after his 2013 season with the Braves was cut short by a broken right ankle that required surgery. He went 8-7 with a 3.97 ERA in 21 starts last year for Atlanta.Hudson was hurt July 24 in New York when the Mets’ Eric Young Jr. inadvertently stepped on the back of the pitcher’s lower right leg while Hudson covered first base.