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African Proverbs That Orlando Hudson Has Never Heard

Rain beats a leopard's skin, but it does not wash out the spots ~The Ashanti of West Africa Utilized as teaching tools, Proverbs act as tools for the oral transmission of culture from one generation to the next in parts of Africa. The above proverb immediately came to mind when I heard some commentary related to Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson yesterday . . . Padres beat...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  10 days ago
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African Proverbs: The Padres Front Office Edition

While using African proverbs to identify Orlando Hudson's numerous missteps in a Padres uniform I also found a few others to explain the happenings down on 19 Tony Gwynn Drive. They didn't quite fit with the discussion of San Diego's second baseman so here they are in a post teeming with optimism... If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  7 days ago
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Mowing Orlando Hudson's Lawn . . . for charity

Last evening, Padres MLB beat writer Corey Brock, offered a tweet with a couple of predictions for the team in 2012. He also asked fans to boldly predict the 2012 Padres season, an irresistible offer. I proffered the following:O-Dog holds a contest to mow his lawn. Proceeds benefit his Autism Charity. Simultaneously alienates and ingratiates fans. Pretend this prediction is awesome...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  January 04, 2012
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Orlando Hudson Takes Ball To The Eye

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson had a nice night at the plate on Tuesday in Colorado. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, while driving in a run and scoring another. Though the Padres escaped with a 2-1 win, it wasn’t exactly a good night in the field for the 33-year-old. Hudson had a throwing error in the bottom of the eighth inning. Then, in the top of...
Via Rumors and Rants  |  September 21, 2011
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Padres' Hudson carted off field

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson has been carted off the field, strapped to a stretcher, after colliding with a wall while making a catch. Hudson moved his arms, spoke and shook at least one teammate's hand before being driven off the field. He was injured after he leaned forward to make a running catch Thursday, just before hitting the back of his head and right...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 21, 2011
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Orlando Hudson on African Americans in Baseball

Orlando Hudson has been outspoken — at times, controversial — when it comes to African Americans in baseball. The San Diego Padres second baseman cares deeply about the subject, and his knowledge of the game spans from the Negro Leagues to the present day. Perhaps most important to him, though, is the game’s future. The numbers are sadly staggering: In 1975, African Americans...
Via Fangraphs  |  September 14, 2011
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25-Man Roster Preview

Excited yet Padres fans? We’re about a week away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training and that means baseball is back. It’s been a busy offseason with tons of player movement. How is the Friars opening day roster going to look after all of the wheeling-and-dealing? Despite the multitude of player moves, I don’t imagine there will be many questions to be answered...
Via Friarhood  |  16 hours ago
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Orlando Hudson Smiles While Singing Macy Gray's, "Beauty In The World"

After the embarrassment that was Orlando Hudson's fielding gaffe on Tuesday night, coupled with his subsequent response, last evening presented Padres fans with yet another reason to be annoyed with the second baseman of 2011... and contractually speaking... 2012.Allow me to set the scene:The Padres are losing 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th to Arizona.Orlando Hudson singles.With...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  July 28, 2011
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Hudson is available for trade; Mets have no interest

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Padres have made Orlando Hudson “very available this offseason.” However, while the Omar Minaya administration had interest in Hudson, according to Sherman, the new administration does not. Michael Baron (Posted on Dec. 1, 2011): I’ve always liked Hudson and he’s stated a desire to play for the Mets over the years...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog  |  December 01, 2011
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Orlando Hudson And I Know How To Laugh At Work

Last night was a weird game for the Padres.I mean they lost, so in that sense it was fairly normal.It was the Orlando Hudson blunder in the 6th inning however, that has kept fans discussing last night's near shutout at the hands of the D-Backs.But was it the play itself or Hudson's comments after the game that have kept the play alive.From the Union Tribune's Bill Center...
Via Avenging Jack Murphy  |  July 27, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson OK following collision

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson was in good spirits Thursday after he was knocked unconscious while slamming into a wall against the Florida Marlins. He was carted off the field on a stretcher and taken to a hospital for precautionary tests. Hudson, who was seen walking around the clubhouse following the Padres' 5-3 win on Thursday, is expected to be fine. Hudson...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 21, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson out of lineup with groin injury

Second baseman Orlando Hudson is out of the San Diego Padres' starting lineup against the New York Mets because of a strained right groin. Hudson left Tuesday night's loss in the fifth inning after hurting himself while chasing a foul ball. He said Wednesday that his groin just tightened up and he was feeling better. Hudson said he would be available off the bench to run or pinch...
Via AP on Fox  |  August 10, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson carted off field

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson has been carted off the field as a precaution after colliding with a wall while making a catch, but a team spokesman says he's expected to be fine. Hudson moved his arms, spoke and shook at least one teammate's hand before being driven off the field strapped to a stretcher Thursday. He was taken to a hospital for precautionary...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 21, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson leaves field on stretcher

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson was carted off the field on a stretcher Thursday after slamming into the wall during a game against the Florida Marlins.Hudson hurt himself while attempting to make a diving catch. He remained on the ground for several minute as trainers checked on him before loading him onto a stretcher and removing him from the field.The veteran...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 21, 2011
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Daily Friar 2.4.12

One week until FanFest! Who's excited? I know I am. So many names have been listed to appear for the autograph sessions, you will definitely get a chance to meet your favorite Padre and some new ones as well. A couple names I noticed that are absent from the list are Orlando Hudson (big shocker there) and Carlos Quentin. Not sure if the list is finalized yet, but I am hoping...
Via Friarhood  |  8 days ago
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Padres activate 2B Hudson from DL

The San Diego Padres on Sunday activated second baseman Orlando Hudson from the 15-day disabled list. Hudson had missed 22 games with a groin strain. He was signed by the Padres in the offseason to a two-year, $11.5 million deal but is batting just .217 with seven RBI. To make room for Hudson on the roster, the Padres returned second baseman to Triple-A Tucson. Forsythe had just...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  June 19, 2011
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Padres INF Hudson out with bruised knee

San Diego second baseman Orlando Hudson likely will be out for a few games after fouling a pitch off his left knee in the series opener against Seattle. Padres manager Bud Black says Hudson is sore but likely only needs a couple days off and won't need an extended stint on the disabled list. Hudson was injured in the second inning Friday night when he fouled Jason Vargas' pitch...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 02, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson exits with shin contusion

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson left Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners with a left shin contusion. Hudson was injured when he fouled a ball off his second in the second inning. Alberto Gonzalez finished his at-bat and struck out. Hudson has been listed as day-to-day. He entered Friday's game batting .234 with one home run and 13 RBIs.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 02, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson exits with groin strain

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson left Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with a strained right groin. Hudson, who has been on the disabled list twice this season because of strained groins to both legs, is being listed as day-to-day. Hudson had an RBI double and scored a run before being lifted for pinch-hitter Alberto Gonzalez in the fifth inning. Hudson...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  August 10, 2011
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Assessing Padres Middle Infield Options for 2012

One of last year’s priorities for the Padres was to shore up the middle infield. Jed Hoyer and the front office brass failed when they brought in Orlando Hudson and traded (overpaying) for Jason Bartlett in hopes of "playing Petco Park into an advantage,” with two solid defenders up the middle. Hoyer banked on Jason Bartlett to have a rebound year, but that didn't...
Via Friarhood  |  November 13, 2011
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Padres 2B Hudson out with bruised knee

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson will sit out the next few days after fouling a ball off his left knee on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Hudson was hurt when he fouled off a pitch from Jason Vargas and had to be helped off the field. Hudson was not in the lineup for Saturday's game but will not require a move to the disabled list. Hudson has already missed...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 02, 2011
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Mets have interest in Varitek, not Posada or Hudson

If you’re a free agent or player on the trade block and you’re not on the ‘bargain shopping’ New York Mets list of possibilities, you may be in for a long Winter.  Such is likely the case for former Yankee catcher Jorge Posada and current San Diego Padres second basemen Orlando Hudson. Seeing a potential need at his position and presumably an opportunity...
Via MetsZilla  |  December 01, 2011
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Daily Friar 1.8.12

  A few days removed from the Rizzo trade and we are still seeing some responses and backlash coming in from all angles. I personally don’t think we can really see how this trade is going to pan out until we get into the season and see how each player performs. As of right now it’s all speculation and we won’t know for sure. It will be fun to see though. Here are your links...
Via Friarhood  |  January 08, 2012
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Orlando Hudson's Fan-Friendly Goof

Orlando Hudson, the four-time Gold Glove winner of the San Diego Padres, was a little too eager to please a fan and his brain freeze cost the Padres a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Playing second base on Tuesday night at Petco Field, Hudson called for Ryan Robert's pop-up in shallow right field. Without breaking his stride, Hudson snagged the ball, headed towards...
Via The Other Paper  |  July 29, 2011
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The 10 Best Second Basemen Going into the 2012 Season

US PRESSWIRE The second baseman is evolving around Major League Baseball. So long to the scrawny, banjo-hitting, defensive dependent bums. And say hello to the new breed of power-hitting monsters. Out with the old like Dan Uggla, Brian Roberts, and Orlando Hudson. And in with the new like Dustin Ackley, Jason Kipnis, and Danny Espinosa. In the fourth installment of my series...
Via Rant Sports  |  19 days ago
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