With Hudson signed, lineup looks sweet

A solid top six hitters, to be sure

February 5, 2010 at 4:41AM

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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Joe Christensen

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Joe Christensen, a Minnesota Star Tribune sports team leader, graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent 15 years covering Major League Baseball, including stops at the Riverside Press-Enterprise and Baltimore Sun. He joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2005 and spent four years covering Gophers football.

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