Orlando Hudson Signs with Dodgers
February 20, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orlando Hudson to a one-year contract worth approximately $3.4 million. Although the Dodgers didn’t have a glaring need for a second baseman, they viewed Hudson as too much of a bargain to pass up.
Hudson gives the Dodgers a former gold glove second baseman who hit better than .300 last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although Hudson doesn’t have much power, he fits in nicely with their current lineup — especially if L.A. is able to re-sign Manny Ramirez.
Prior to signing Hudson, the Dodgers were planning on starting Blake DeWitt at second base. With Hudson at …read more
