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

1. Manny Ramirez
Could Ramirez be heading to the Giants?
2. Derek Lowe
The Mets are after Lowe.
3. Adam Dunn
Dunn might replace Ramirez in Los Angeles.
4. Milton Bradley
The latest rumors have the Cubs most interested.
5. Oliver Perez
Expect the Mets to retain him.
6. Pat Burrell
The Phillies look to be moving on.
7. Orlando Hudson
Sleeper of the free agent market.
8. Bobby Abreu
Breaking down but still a solid player.
9. Ben Sheets
Risky signing but could reward.
10. Randy Wolf
Could quietly be steal of the offseason.

As I’ve watched the Arizona Diamondbacks play since the start of the season, I’ve been extremely impressed.  They are definitely for real in the National League.  While it may be early in the season, the team’s stats are superb.  Entering the day, the Diamondbacks were baseball’s leader in both runs and least earned runs allowed.  That’s a remarkable stat – even with the season in its infancy.
However, I do have a lingering questions regarding Arizona’s batting order.  The Diamondbacks top their order with Chris Young, Eric Byrnes and Orlando Hudson.  While that is an impressive trio of players, I don’t …read more