http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/312 Recent articles about Orlando Hudson en-us More photos » by Danny Moloshok - AP The extent of communication between Joe Torre and Orlando Hudson Browse more photos » Tuesday could be an important day in determining the shape of the Dodger offseason.  December 1 is decision day for clubs to offer arbitration to free agents in the top 40% at their respective positions.  Players are ranked by the Elias Sports Bureau based on stats from the p... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Face_Tuesday_Decisions_For_Hudson_Wolf_Others/1647911 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Face_Tuesday_Decisions_For_Hudson_Wolf_Others/1647911 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Face_Tuesday_Decisions_For_Hudson_Wolf_Others/1647911 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/815e7473315ac31fdf12a94c584153f3a4a3fb46/small/MLB_JUN_02_9bed.jpg In my last poll, I asked my readers to pick a free agent to sign if they could have only one of them.  The options: Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, John Lackey, Joel Pineiro, Orlando Hudson and Chone Figgins. Here are the results…Holliday and Lackey were far and away the leaders in this poll, as you can see. If you voted (or even if you didn’t), what was your reasoning for your pick? Next Poll: Do you trust Omar Minaya? [[ Home || Twitter || E-mail ]] Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:12:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poll_Results_If_you_could_sign_just_one_free_agent/1644800 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poll_Results_If_you_could_sign_just_one_free_agent/1644800 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poll_Results_If_you_could_sign_just_one_free_agent/1644800 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e55f300cffc6ad24c20b5eea39e193c9890de1b/small/Picture_2.png If the Mets do trade Louis Castillo they will then be left with a whole at 2B, most consider Orlando Hudson a lock for the spot. But just as Hudson appears to be destine for Citifield, Marco Scutaro appears a lock for Boston, however; the Boston Herald speculates on who else could be interested in Scutaro. The Herald speculates that if the Mets rid themselves of Castillo they may become interested in Scutaro. One incentive the Mets may have over other clubs in regards to any Type A free agent... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:13:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Will_the_Mets_be_interested_in_Scutaro_for_2B/1642121 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Will_the_Mets_be_interested_in_Scutaro_for_2B/1642121 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Will_the_Mets_be_interested_in_Scutaro_for_2B/1642121 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2d4c2479d3f158bf3b1dc8ba1ee1d94878cea49/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_08_93ef.jpg Assuming we don’t get a second baseman in return, which is quite unlikely, we’re obviously going to need someone to replace him. In Geoff Baker’s recent article on the subject of trading Jose Lopez, he mentions both Orlando Hudson and Placido Polanco as potential free agent replacements, as well as the possibility of Matt Tuiasosopo [...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:49:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/If_We_Do_Trade_Jose_Lopez_8230/1634226 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/If_We_Do_Trade_Jose_Lopez_8230/1634226 With free agency beginning at midnight, Jorge Says No! will examine ten burning free agent questions. We will break down the 10 questions into 3 parts because quite frankly, my extended responses became far more extended then I initially intended them to be. 1. Where will the money come from?-As you sit back and wonder where some of the big name free agents are going to end up, here is a sobering thought for you: many of the notoriously aggressive spending teams cannot do that this year. Caut... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ten_Burning_Free_Agent_Questions_Part_I/1599192 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ten_Burning_Free_Agent_Questions_Part_I/1599192 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ten_Burning_Free_Agent_Questions_Part_I/1599192 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/815e7473315ac31fdf12a94c584153f3a4a3fb46/small/MLB_JUN_02_9bed.jpg If the Mets manage to trade Luis Castillo and bring in Orlando Hudson to play second base, it will happen one of two ways.  In both ways, it looks like the Mets get screwed. Way 1: The Mets trade Castillo first, then attempt to sign Hudson. Why it’s bad:  Tons of reports say that Hudson “wants to be a Met,” but it all comes down to money.  If the Mets dump Castillo somewhere, this gives Hudson the upper hand.  He, and his agent, can sit back and wait for the Mets to name a... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:21:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/One_reason_why_trading_Castillo_amp_signing_Hudson_is_a_bad_idea/1574560 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/One_reason_why_trading_Castillo_amp_signing_Hudson_is_a_bad_idea/1574560 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/One_reason_why_trading_Castillo_amp_signing_Hudson_is_a_bad_idea/1574560 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/babb6e572d40f141d3911ff1c13a56eb6970c7ff/small/MLB_JUN_02_194c.jpg More photos » by Julie Jacobson - AP The Bison took home his first Gold Glove award today, joining teammate Orlando Hudson Browse more photos » Matt Kemp and Orlando Hudson of the Dodgers were among the National League Gold Glove winners, to be announced later today.  This is the first award for Kemp, and the fourth for Hudson, who also won from 2005 to 2007 with both the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks.&n... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Kemp_Hudson_Win_Gold_Gloves/1544395 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Kemp_Hudson_Win_Gold_Gloves/1544395 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Kemp_Hudson_Win_Gold_Gloves/1544395 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/122dcd837f751ee22399a6dc0369d8ce5ace9f36/small/MLB_JUN_02_b34f.jpg More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP about 1 month ago: Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson fires a throw across his body after fielding a slow roller off the bat of San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in San Diego. Hudson got the out at first. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) Browse more photos » Some things never change: the Mets are supposedly eager&nbs... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_Orlando_Hudson_The_Answer_At_Secondbase/1542845 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_Orlando_Hudson_The_Answer_At_Secondbase/1542845 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_Orlando_Hudson_The_Answer_At_Secondbase/1542845 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/122dcd837f751ee22399a6dc0369d8ce5ace9f36/small/MLB_JUN_02_b34f.jpg Orlando Hudson greets home-plate umpire Jerry Layne before his first at-bat in the third inning of last night's game. Orlando Hudson greets Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero before his first at-bat in the third inning of last night's game. Orlando Hudson greets the Pope before his first at-bat in the third inning of last night's game. Orlando Hudson greets the Queen of England before his first at-bat in the third inning of last night's game. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Orlando_Hudson_Is_Universally_Liked/990784 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Orlando_Hudson_Is_Universally_Liked/990784 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Orlando_Hudson_Is_Universally_Liked/990784 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/eaeffd6d002cf7a0bb1f2fe49b939e0bac2768cf/small/MLB_MAY_06_98e1.jpg Remember what a steal the Orlando Hudson signing seemed like at the beginning of the season? Ned Colletti got a lot of credit for this bargain-basement find. But Hudson has played beyond expectations, and thankfully he's making more money with each plate appearance. The details of Hudson's signing, from Cot's Baseball Contracts: 1 year/$3.38M (2009) signed by LA Dodgers as a free agent 2/20/09 $0.38M signing bonus (deferred, without interest) 09:$3M $4.62M in performance bonu... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orlando_Hudson_Is_Getting_Paid_A_Little_More/980165 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orlando_Hudson_Is_Getting_Paid_A_Little_More/980165 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Orlando_Hudson_Is_Getting_Paid_A_Little_More/980165 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/012747a165baaef55fc975b196a7da3c9cc4d438/small/MLB_JUN_02_a2a5.jpg When the 2008 offseason began, I, like many others, assumed that Orlando Hudson was in line for a huge contract. Hudson was considered to be the best free agent second baseman on the market and there seemed to be no reason why Hudson was no going to get paid.However, the market for Orlando Hudson never developed. The long term deal that Hudson was seeking became a pipe dream and it became apparent that Hudson was going to have to settle for a deal that was far below what he wanted. So Hudson ... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Orlando_Hudson/962727 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Orlando_Hudson/962727 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Orlando_Hudson/962727 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e4b265159aeda85d8fde4dd9ba2fd72254ec127e/small/DODGERS_378a.jpg Orlando Hudson, sporting a three-piece suit in 80-degree weather, greets fans during the All-Star Red Carpet Parade. photo by Jeff Curry/MLB.com Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_O_Dog_Dresses_for_the_Occasion/803312 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_O_Dog_Dresses_for_the_Occasion/803312 Ryan Braun can't catch Orlando Hudson's second home run of yesterday's game. photo by Jim Prisching/AP Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braun_Noser/799737 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braun_Noser/799737 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braun_Noser/799737 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/012747a165baaef55fc975b196a7da3c9cc4d438/small/MLB_JUN_02_a2a5.jpg Orlando Hudson is spending time with inner-city kids in ten cities across the country as part of his "Around the Mound" tour, meeting about 150 kids per stop. That's 1,500 kids over the course of a season (KpS). Good job, O-Dog. And sometimes he brings along special guests, this time at Van Ness Park: O-Dog, the Kid, Beast Mode. "Everyone will get a chance to participate! Except you, in the Giants uniform!" Things that make Juan Pierre smile: getting beaned in... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Around_the_Mound_Around_Town/754112 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Around_the_Mound_Around_Town/754112 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Around_the_Mound_Around_Town/754112 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b9d62a9c866664e8164df84132fb36eefe104cb1/small/MLB_JUN_07_e838.jpg The answer to yesterday's Countdown Puzzle is Orlando Hudson. The first step is to figure out that each line of the poem refers to another line. For example, the 3nd line of the poem states that the 7th line is in past tense; the 6th line mentions how the 4th line is the longest, while the 4th line refers to the 6th line mentioning the 4th line, and so on. In most cases, each line also mentions how the other line is useless. Except the 1st line, which states "look for the signs withi... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Off_Day_Puzzle_8_Solution/730930 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Off_Day_Puzzle_8_Solution/730930 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Off_Day_Puzzle_8_Solution/730930 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/ad0e4d39eca1a251eeeb191d09aad76b7114a926/small/33.jpg