Orlando Hudson
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Born: Dec 12, 1977
- Debut: July 24, 2002
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 27, 2009
The Mets remain the team "most interested" in Orlando Hudson's services, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
However, if they want to land the 2009 All Star and Gold Glove award winner, they need to find something to do with Luis Castillo first. By the time that happens, Hudson could be ready to sign somewhere else.
December 22, 2009
According to Bill Ladson on Twitter, the Nationals are interested in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.
Our View:
The Nats have surprised everyone this offseason with the rash of moves they've made already, and getting Hudson would be another big step in their rebuilding process. Aside from adding his above average bat and stellar defense at the position, it also means Christian Guzman can stay as shortstop. His natural position.
December 8, 2009
FOXSports.com reports that the Giants are interested in second baseman Orlando Hudson.
Our View:
If the Giants were to land Hudson there would be a lot of position shifting in the infield. Freddy Sanchez would move from second to third and Pablo Sandoval would wind up at first base, so that the O-Dog could utilize his Gold Glove skills at second. The team would be vastly improved, but if it comes to fruition, they would still have to address their lack of power in the lineup.
December 4, 2009
The Rockies are reportedly eyeing second baseman Orlando Hudson, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
Hudson, age 31, was an All-Star for the Dodgers last season before (probably unjustly) getting benched down the stretch. He also won a Gold Glove. For the season, he hit .283 with nine home runs and 62 RBI - numbers he would easily be able to replicate in 2010 playing in Colorado's thin air.
December 2, 2009
The Mariners are reportedly interested in Orlando Hudson, according to the Seattle Times.
Our View:
Seattle would consider him at the right price, and the Dodgers did not offer him salary arbitration. He would be a nice addition as the Mariners try to improve their disappointing offense.
December 1, 2009
The Dodgers made no salary arbitration offers to any of its eligible players on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
That means Type A free agents Orlando Hudson and Randy Wolf will not earn the team draft pick compensation if they sign elsewhere, nor will their flurry of Type Bs, which are Guillermo Mota, Jon Garland, Ronnie Belliard, Vicente Padilla and Will Ohman.
September 28, 2009
Orlando Hudson scored the only run of the game for the Dodgers on Monday in their 11-1 loss to the Pirates. Hudson went 1-for-4 with a triple and the run scored.
Our View:
Hudson has struggled much of this month, and the Dodgers could really use their All-Star second baseman in the postseason. He made something happen in the ninth inning today, and maybe this triple is what he needed to start hitting again.
September 25, 2009
Orlando Hudson went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in tonight's 3-1 loss at Pittsburgh.
Our View:
The Dodgers only mustered seven hits, and Hudson was their lone source of scoring. He was only batting .233 with two RBI this month heading into the game.
September 24, 2009
Dodgers' infielder Orlando Hudson is not in the Dodgers' lineup on Thursday after injuring his wrist Wednesday night. Hudson said the wrist will be fine, but the team gave him the night off.
Our View:
The injury isn't anything to be worried about, but the Dodgers are playing it safe. Expect O-Dog to be back in the coming days, and he needs to break out of his month-long slump before the playoffs begin.
September 19, 2009
Orlando Hudson is not in the Dodgers' lineup on Saturday afternoon. Ronnie Belliard will handle the second base duties and hit seventh for the team.
Our View:
Hudson has been awful in the month of September, an the Dodgers may feel that Belliard gives them the best chance to win. Hudson needs to bounce back beforethe postseason, as he is a catalyst of the LA offense when he is hot.
August 12, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Dodgers' second baseman Orlando Hudson is expected to be out until Friday. Hudson was out of the team's lineup Tuesday after injuring his groin on Monday.
Our View:
The injury is minor, but the team has an off-day on Thursday, so they will likely give him today off so he can get three full days of rest. Fantasy owners should plan accordingly, but rest easy because he should be good to go Friday.
August 11, 2009
Orlando Hudson was held out of the Dodgers lineup on Tuesday one day after injuring his groin, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
He is considered day-to-day. Stay tuned for updates.
August 4, 2009
Dodgers' second baseman Orlando Hudson has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an upset stomach, according to the Associated Press. Hudson will be replaced by Juan Castro at second base.
Our View:
Hudson was a little under the weather tonight, but he should be fine in the next few days or so. Check back tomorrow for his status for the game, as we will keep you updated.
July 20, 2009
Orlando Hudson is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday after exiting Sunday's game with a sore left wrist, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Skipper Joe Torre noted that Hudson is fine, and ready to return to action. He should be safe to employ in fantasy lineups if given the green light for tomorrow.
July 19, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Dodgers' second baseman Orlando Hudson left Sunday's game in the fifth inning with soreness in his left wrist. He is being considered day-to-day by the team going forward.
Our View:
This is the same wrist that Hudson has had trouble with in the past, but team doctors have said that this injury is in a different place than before. This is not considered serious, but don't be surprised if Hudson gets a day or two off to get it healed. We will keep you updated on his status for Monday.
July 17, 2009
Orlando Hudson provided about the only L.A. offense on Thursday, going 3-for-4 as the Dodgers lost 3-0 at home.
Our View:
Hudson has been going through a bit of a mini-funk lately, but has five hits in his last two games, and is still a good option at second base in every format.
July 12, 2009
Orlando Hudson cracked two homers in the Dodgers' 7-4 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Our View:
The O-Dog continued his fine season on Sunday with a pair of solo shots off Brewer pitching. He now has seven on the year and just may have broken out of his worst slump of the season. He has just three hits in his previous 39 at-bats.
July 9, 2009
Orlando Hudson exited tonight's battle with the Mets after being struck on the left knee by a pitch, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:
Hudson limped off the field in the top of the seventh inning, and was replaced by Juan Castro at second base. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined.
July 7, 2009
Orlando Hudson found what cures most slumps on Tuesday - the New York Mets. The Dodgers' struggling second baseman went 2-for-5 with two RBIs as L.A. decked the Amazins 8-0 in Citi Field.
Our View:
The key for Hudson will be to find a way to keep hitting once the Dodgers start playing competitive teams again. Tuesday was his first multiple hit game since June 25, and he has not homered since June 18. Regardless, Tuesday was a good start.
July 1, 2009
According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Orlando Hudson will be back in the lineup Wednesday after getting Tuesday night off.
Our View:
The O-Dog is an unimpressive 1-for-18 in his last four games, but the team thinks that he should return to form after some much needed time off. The surprisingly productive second sacker is still having a breakthrough season despite his recent skid. Be sure to get him back in your lineup.
June 25, 2009
Orlando Hudson was 3-for-6 with two RBIs on Thursday, but the Dodgers fell 6-5 to the White Sox in 13 innings.
Our View:
Hudson's production has tailed off a little bit since his monster start, but he is still hitting consistently and a great option at second base for the time being.
June 20, 2009
Orlando Hudson went 3-for-4 in Friday's 5-4 loss at the Angels. He hit two doubles and a single.
Our View:
Hudson raised his batting average to .316, and is riding a seven-game hitting streak. He has proven to be a solid acquisition for the Dodgers, as well as fantasy owners.
June 18, 2009
Orlando Hudson homered for only the second time since April on Thursday as the Dodgers beat Oakland 3-2 in Los Angeles.
Our View:
Hudson hasn't been providing much power for the Dodgers, but he's been doing a lot of everything else. So far in 2009 he is batting .309, has scored 45 runs, driven in 36 and swiped five bases. The Diamondbacks are likely still kicking themselves for letting him go. He is a good option in any format.
May 20, 2009
Updating a previous report, Orlando Hudson is back in the Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game with a shoulder injury, according to MLBlogs.com. It was thought that he could miss a few games with the injury.
Our View:
Manager Joe Torre said that he thought Hudson would miss a few days, but apparently his shoulder is feeling fine. Keep him in fantasy lineups, as it looks like he will not be needing any time off.
May 20, 2009
Orlando Hudson is nursing a bruised left shoulder, and skipper Joe Torre indicated that he could miss a day or two while recovering, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The ailment is not serious, but Hudson should be held out of fantasy lineups until further norice. Juan Castro is the likely candidate to replace Hudson at second base until he is ready to return.
May 19, 2009
Orlando Hudson knocked in the game-winning RBI in the Dodgers 3-2 11-inning win over the Mets on Monday night. He was 2-for-5 in the game and picked up his 26th walk of the season.
Our View:
Hudson continues to hold down the No. 3 spot in place of Manny Ramirez. The two have drastically different hitting styles, but the move is working for Joe Torre. The O-Dog has hits in eight straight games and 13 total in that span. He also has notched eight RBI in that stretch.
May 7, 2009
Orlando Hudson was 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, two walks, and a run scored as the Dodgers improved to 13-0 at home to start the season.
Our View:
Hudson already has 15 extra base hits through 29 games. He continues to thrive in perhaps the most favorable batting spot in the league between Rafael Furcal and Manny Ramirez.
May 3, 2009
Orlando Hudson was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and three RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Our View:
Hudson has clearly benefited from hitting in front of Manny Ramirez and is putting up All Star caliber numbers. He's hitting .336 with three homers, 15 RBI and four steals so far, and as long as he stays healthy could have the best season of his career.
May 1, 2009
Orlando Hudson had another good night at the plate as the Dodgers beat the Padres 8-5. The second baseman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored.
Our View:
Hudson was just 1-for-13 before collecting two hits in each of his last two games. He is hitting .337 on the season and is producing at the highest level of his career now that he is hitting in front of Manny Ramirez.
April 19, 2009
Orlando Hudson went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 14-2 thrashing of the Rockies.
Our View:
Hudson is batting between Rafael Furcal and Manny Ramirez. There are few players in the league that have a more favorable batting slot.
April 14, 2009
Orlando Hudson hit for the cycle in Monday's 11-1 win over the Giants, and became the first member of the Dodgers to do so since Wes Parker in 1970, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Hudson is fitting in well with Los Angeles, as he contributed seven hits (one homer), three RBI, three stolen bases and four runs scored over the first seven games of the season.
April 13, 2009
Orlando Hudson went 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and two RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over the Giants.
Our View:
Hudson has among the more desirable batting spots in the league as he is sandwiched between Rafael Furcal and Manny Ramirez. He should be a strong producer given his second base position.
April 11, 2009
Orlando Hudson was 2-for-4 with three RBI and his first home run of the season in the Dodgers' 11-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Our View:
The O-Dog should score a lot of runs this season in a well balanced Dodgers' lineup, especially getting on base in front of Manny Ramirez.
March 12, 2009
Orlando Hudson went 2-for-2 against Team Korea on Thursday.
Our View:
It was nice to see Hudson get on base, as he'd been struggling a bit at the plate at the start of spring since coming to Los Angeles. He should play nearly every day in the Dodgers' stacked lineup.
March 4, 2009
Orlando Hudson was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday according to Tony Jackson of the LA Daily News. Reasons for him not playing are undisclosed.
Our View:
This is not a good sign for the O-Dog considering his contract is based on at-bats. Hopefully it isn't injury-related. When healthy he's a productive middle-round option for second sackers.
February 23, 2009
Orlando Hudson's incentive-laden contract with the Dodgers is entirely based on the number of plate appearances he makes. Starting at 150 plate appearances, he will receive a monetary bonus for every additional 25 PA's up until 632. His base salary is $3 million.
Our View:
Hudson made just 455 plate appearances last season but he cleared 600 in the two previous seasons. Healthy or not, expect Hudson to push himself to get at-bats every game. However, there's a chance the team uses Blake DeWitt to sabotage the incentives by giving him plenty of spot duty at second base.
February 22, 2009
The Cardinals are one of a few teams that made a late push for Orlando Hudson before he signed with the Dodgers, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Since the Cards ended up not being able to land Hudson, they're still looking at infielders Brendan Ryan and Joe Thurston in addition to outfielder Skip Schumaker to be their everyday second baseman.
February 20, 2009
The Dodgers have reportedly signed Orlando Hudson, according to XM Radio. He inked a one-year deal worth $3.4MM, and he could rake in an additional $4.6MM in incentives.
Our View:
The Diamondbacks will receive the Dodgers' No. 17 pick in the June draft plus a supplemental pick for signing Hudson. The move pushes Blake DeWitt out of the starting role at second base.
February 19, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports states that the Dodgers appear to be the frontrunner to sign Orlando Hudson.
Our View:
Adding Hudson would not affect the Dodgers' pursuit of Manny Ramirez. But Hudson would push Blake DeWitt out of the starting role at second base.
February 17, 2009
The Dodgers are continuing talks with Orlando Hudson's agent, according to Sports Illustrated.
Our View:
Signing Hudson would push Blake DeWitt out of the starting role at second. Hudson may need to accept a one-year deal, and hope for a longer contract with a strong campaign.
February 16, 2009
Buster Olney of ESPN expects Orlando Hudson to make a decision soon regarding where he will sign. Olney believes he could decide by Wednesday.
Our View:
He may need to accept a one-year deal, and hope for a longer contract with a strong campaign. The Dodgers, Cubs and White Sox could all be suitors, with the Royals viewed as a longshot.
February 15, 2009
The Kansas City Star reports that Orlando Hudson's odds of signing with the Royals are not very good. GM remains interested in him, but seems to be confident with the current mix of options at second base.
Our View:
Alberto Callaspo, Esteban German, and Willie Bloomquist will compete this spring to fill the spot occupied by Mark Grudzielanek last season. Hudson is drawing some interest from the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, and Nationals.
February 14, 2009
Buster Olney of ESPN indicates that the Royals are considering Orlando Hudson.
Our View:
They want him, but are trying to figure out how to fit him into their budget. Signing Hudson would drop the fantasy value of Alberto Callaspo, as he would be pushed into the No. 2 role at second base.
February 12, 2009
The Washington Nationals will not be signing Orlando Hudson, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
It is surprising that Hudson has not found work to this point, after hitting .305 with eight homers and 41 RBI in 407 at bats last season. The Cardinals have also said they will not be signing Hudson.
February 12, 2009
Bill Shaikin of the LA Times indicated that Orlando Hudson contacted the Dodgers, and not the other way around.
Our View:
If the Dodgers were to add Hudson, they would have to move around Blake DeWitt and/or Casey Blake.
February 10, 2009
According to the East Valley Tribune, the Los Angeles Dodgers could make a major "splash" in the free-agency market within the next 72 hours, possibly acquiring Manny Ramirez, second baseman Orlando Hudson, or both.
Our View:
Reports speculate the Dodgers could sign Hudson to a one-year deal worth as much as $7 million. Our guess is, if offered such a deal, Hudson won't pull a Ramirez and decline a contract that significantly overshoots his financial value.
February 6, 2009
Jayson Stark of ESPN believes Orlando Hudson will sign a one-year deal with the Dodgers or Nationals.
Our View:
The Mets and Yankees have not pursued Hudson despite him stating they were interested. Hudson would have a much better supporting cast to rack up solid numbers if he lands in Los Angeles rather than Washington.
February 3, 2009
Orlando Hudson told MLB.com on Monday that his agent has been talking to the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, and Nationals about a contract.
Our View:
The Braves also have had a reported interest in the 31-year-old second baseman. Last season Hudson hit .305 in 407 at-bats and he has generally been regarded as the best second baseman on the market.
January 24, 2009
The Braves are interested in bringing in Orlando Hudson, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View:
The Braves would have to move current second baseman Kelly Johnson to left field, which is a move that they're a bit apprehensive about. Their other option is to continue to explore the outfield market, which they may do as well.
January 23, 2009
MLB.com reports that despite a tight free-agent budget, the Washington Nationals remain interested in second baseman Orlando Hudson.
Our View:
GM Jim Bowden said the team is not close to signing any free agents, but it is no secret the Nats' predominantly right-handed lineup could use a sprinkling of left-handed batters.
January 17, 2009
Rob Neyer of ESPN.com reports that second baseman Orlando Hudson may not be getting the recognition he deserves in this year's offseason free-agent market, particularly because of the fact his sterling defensive play goes largely unnoticed. "He's a fine player and could help a lot of teams," writers Neyer. "But the things he does well - particularly his outstanding defense at second base - are too often ignored by just about everybody. And unfortunately for him, that includes the guys who sign the big checks."
Our View:
It has been reported the Nationals would be well-served to acquire the services of Hudson, who would provide a steady bat to go along with his impressive glove. While committing no more than 13 errors in any one season, Hudson has averaged nearly 10 home runs and 53 RBI every year since 2002.
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