YOUR GUIDE TO THE TWIN CITIES
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Joe Christensen, the Star Tribune's national baseball reporter, has covered the big leagues since 1998. A Faribault native, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Before working for the Star Tribune, he spent three years covering the Orioles for the Baltimore Sun. He also covered the Padres and Dodgers for newspapers in Southern California. He'll share his thoughts here on the Twins and all things baseball.
With Hudson signed, lineup looks sweet
Posted by: Joe Christensen under Twins offense Updated: February 4, 2010 - 10:41 PM
The Twins just made it official, announcing that they've signed second baseman Orlando Hudson to a one-year, $5 million deal.
Here's a look at their new projected Opening Day lineup:
1. Denard Span, CF (Left)
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B (Switch)
3. Joe Mauer, C (Left)
4. Justin Morneau, 1B (Left)
5. Jason Kubel, DH (Left)
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF (Right)
7. Delmon Young, LF (Right)
8. J.J. Hardy, SS (Right)
9. Brendan Harris, 3B (Right)
The bench could be Jim Thome (left), Nick Punto (switch), Alexi Casilla (switch), Jose Morales (switch).
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