News Item: Twins sign 2B Orlando Hudson
I love this signing. Love it. Like I've said before, the Twins have four guys on their roster- Nick Punto, Brendan Harris, Alexi Casilla and Matt Tolbert- that should be utility infielders on a contending team; they had to play playoff games last year with three of them in the lineup at a time.
Now, with Hudson in the fold, they can either platoon Punto and Harris at third, or start Harris and use Punto in a utility role. And third base prospect Danny Valencia should up with the big club by midseason. Plus, they add Hudson's speed and on-base percentage to the top of the lineup, and add a guy who's supposed to be just a quote machine.
Even though they've now done more in late January/early February than in the rest of the offseason put together, I'm happy with the Twins where they stand today, heading into the Target Field opening. They've got quite a good lineup top to bottom, plus seven starting pitchers as of now. And the team has a payroll just under $100 million! The Twins!
Can't wait to watch them on Fox nine times next year.
Now, sign Mauer.