MLB: Twins close to signing O-Dog

[jtd9046]

Orlando Hudson Close To Deal With Twins: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

This would be a huge get for the Twins lineup!

 

[Iastfan112]

Indeed it would: having both Punto and a Harris/Valencia platoon at third would be bad. Having Hudson at 2B and some combo of the aforementioned 3 would be much more palatable.

 

[jdoggivjc]

I love how Mauer's blackmailing of the Twins to improve their roster is working :yes: Now he just needs to hold up his end of the bargain and re-up with the Twins...

 

[CYKOFAN]

As a Dodger fan I loved the O-dog. He's a great clubhouse guy and a heck of a second baseman as long as he's healthy. I think there is some concern about a prior wrist injury, but maybe it's now ok.

 

[jtd9046]

1. Span
2. O-Dog
3. Mauer
4. Morneau
5. Kubel
6. Cuddyer
7. Young
8. Hardy
9. Harris/Velencia/Punto

Pinch Hit: Thome

 

[Iastfan112]

1. Span
2. O-Dog
3. Mauer
4. Morneau
5. Kubel
6. Cuddyer
7. Young
8. Hardy
9. Harris/Velencia/Punto

Pinch Hit: Thome

I'd put Cuddyer before Kubel due to Kubel's significant troubles against lefties.

 

[mwitt]

It'd be a really nice signing for the Twins. They'll get more production out of 2B than the Sox will get out of DH.

 

[Ficklone02]

I would be thrilled if we signed o-dog! Great defensive player, able to fit into the twins running game and great clubhouse guy to boot.

 

[cyfanatic]

Did Hudson start for the Dodgers all season long last year? Or did he get hurt? Why do I recall Ronnie Belliard playing 2B for LA toward the end of last season? Maybe I was drinking too much and just don't remember this correctly?

 

[bawbie]

I love how Mauer's blackmailing of the Twins to improve their roster is working :yes: Now he just needs to hold up his end of the bargain and re-up with the Twins...

Exactly. My expectations for this season may be off the charts if both of those happen before spring training.

 

[RhoadsRage]

Bring him in....would definitely fill another hole.

 

[GMackey32]

Bring him in....would definitely fill another hole.

That's what she said

 

[Clonegrad07]

That's what she said

Nicely done....:notworthy:

 

[jtd9046]

Apparently this is a done deal... great job Bill Smith.

Twitter / Curtis Kitchen: Reported close earlier, bu ...

 

[Iastfan112]

1 year 5 million according to Buster Olney. A bit higher than I thought it be which makes me wonder if some of it incentive based?
Orlando Hudson on verge of a one-year, $5 million deal with Minnesota Twins - ESPN

 

[Ficklone02]

If they get Mauer signed my only concern for this season is starting pitching. Bullpen should be bolstered by Neshek's return.

 

[CYKOFAN]

As I recall O-Dog had a great start but had an injury (wrist I think) that had him in and out of the line-up in the last half. The Dodgers picked up Belliard who had some huge pinch hits, and worked himself into the lineup at the end of the year and play-offs.

 

[rob05]

I love how Mauer's blackmailing of the Twins to improve their roster is working :yes: Now he just needs to hold up his end of the bargain and re-up with the Twins...

Rumors up in the cities is that they are working on a 10 year deal with Mauer..just nothing set in stone

 

[Tpups21]

O-Dog will be a perfect table setter in the two-hole and also provides a gold glove at second. Great signing by the Twins. :notworthy:

 

[Dormeezy]

Get Jarrod Washburn signed and this could be one hell of a season!