Category Archives: Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson, Minnesota Twins Agree on One-Year Pact

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Twins fans, feel free to take a minute to pinch yourselves. Shocking as it may seem the Twins actually signed free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson. The deal is for one-year and is worth $5 million. There are no additional … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto, Orlando Hudson | 5 Comments

Why the Minnesota Twins Need to Go All-In for Orlando Hudson

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins currently have a good team. Orlando Hudson could make them great. As it stands right now—two full months before Opening Day—the Twins are the favorite in the American League Central. The club is returning the majority of … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins: Five Free Agent Options at the Keystone Corner

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins need to improve the infield. The club is set at first base and shortstop with Justin Morneau and J.J. Hardy, respectively. Second base and third base, however, are both wide-open. Nick Punto figures to be guaranteed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Kennedy, AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hudson, Ronnie Belliard | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins: Offseason Options and Fans’ Optimism Dwindling Fast

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Fans of the Minnesota Twins tend to be a nervous bunch. This is largely due to years of inactivity, false hope, and empty promises from the front office. It seems that every year we’re given a decry that implies “this … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Bill Smith, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Hudson, Ranting | 1 Comment

Minnesota’s Free Agent Targets Become Clearer Following Arbitration Deadline

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Twins general manager Bill Smith had better have the Pohlad’s checkbook ready. As Tuesday night’s 11 p.m. deadline for teams to offer arbitration came and went, it officially sounded the real opening bell on free agency. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Erik Bedard, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Miguel Tejada, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Hudson, Rich Harden | Leave a comment

Salvaging the Dodgers’ Offseason

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Step one: end negotiations with Manny Ramirez. Step two: sign Orlando Hudson and before the ink has even dried on that contract, sign an outfielder with some pop, perhaps Ken Griffey or Garret Anderson. The Dodgers’ offseason has been, for … Continue reading →