I'd much prefer DeRosa over Hudson too. I also don't think he'd come here, but the FO should at least make the phone call and find out.
*edit - upon looking at stats a little deeper, they're really similar players. DeRosa has a little better power numbers over the past couple of years, but is about 3 years older. His power really took off starting last year. not sure what that means. ODog is sorta at the same place DeRosa was when that happened...
I guess I could go either way. If Hudson is willing to sign here, I say go for it.