I think you might see some subtle changes in Orlando Hudson this year. The fact that the Padres...

I think you might see some subtle changes in Orlando Hudson this year. The fact that the Padres wanted to move him and no other team wanted him should send a fairly powerful message to Hudson. I think the Padres want to see a lot less fraternazion between Hudson and other players at second -- Padres pitchers didn't exactly like Hudson chatting it up with hitters who had just pounded a run-scoring double. I totally agree with this observation

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The one change I am looking for

is the name on the front of his uniform.

by field39 on Jan 7, 2012 3:38 PM PST reply actions 7 recs

Same here

but starting to doubt that change will happen. I also doubt Hudson changes his actions or behavior much, if at all. He’s been playing and doing it his way for how long now? Hard for a tiger to change his stripes.

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by Nater Tater on Jan 7, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions

+1

He’s a cancer that I’m begging someone to take.

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by TheAxManCometh on Jan 8, 2012 9:13 AM PST up reply actions

He may be a cancer, but cancer cells are just good cells that went bad

Maybe the Padres kemotherapied his ass and fixed the problem. Other than him leaving a major attitude adjustment is the next best thing that could happen. He’s not a terrible player, just didn’t have his head screwed on straight.

by athletics68 on Jan 8, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions

Chemotherapy kills the cancer cells

Don’t think you wanna go there lol

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by TheAxManCometh on Jan 9, 2012 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

I admit the reference wasn't perfect

But you get the idea.

by athletics68 on Jan 10, 2012 9:09 AM PST up reply actions

maybe they should try yoga or some shit

i hear that works

by iheartyourfart on Jan 10, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

He can chat up whoever he wants to

Just so long as he matches every double that he chats it up with with one of his own. I have no problem with somebody making nice with the other team so long as we’re actively beating them.

by Dex on Jan 7, 2012 5:28 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

Agreed

by JollyWaffle on Jan 7, 2012 6:03 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah.

Get that OBP up in the .340s and I don’t care who you pat on the butt.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 9, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

Yep

Realistically, the way players move from team to team, you’re going to be seeing people you know out there.

If his head is in the game and he’s playing well, he can smack anyone on 2nd on the ass for all I care.

by scout1222 on Jan 8, 2012 9:00 AM PST up reply actions

I never saw the Reds pitchers being mad at Sean Casey.

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by John Gennaro on Jan 9, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions

They tried to get pissed at him

and then they gazed into those oceans which are his eyes and all was forgotten.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jan 9, 2012 12:32 PM PST up reply actions

Once a lil buddy, always a lil buddy

I’m not buying it.

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by mrbarneydangles on Jan 8, 2012 9:25 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

does it matter?

The guy can change his attitude all he wants but his numbers still aren’t an upgrade from most utility guys you could throw in there on a on year deal. And I imagine they would cost a third of the price. He is only here in a two year deal as a favor from Moorad….Its good to be da King I guess.

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by cubbuster on Jan 8, 2012 1:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions

One more year of Hudson then Spangenberg 2013...

That’s my optimism.

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by SporeRomes on Jan 8, 2012 6:30 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

He can talk to whomever he wants, and be a dick to fans on twitter

as long as he plays good baseball.

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by Padres_Hobo on Jan 9, 2012 8:57 AM PST reply actions

Disagree

The first will piss off the pitchers (who are more important to the team than he is), and the second will piss off the fans (who are more important to the organization than he is since we pay their salaries). However playing good baseball would be a nice change…

by athletics68 on Jan 9, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions

Pitchers have friends on other teams too

Every home run Jake Peavy ever gave up was grooved to celebrate like engagements, birthdays, baptisms, etc.

by Dex on Jan 9, 2012 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

I think fans and pitchers would be pretty forgiving of bad behavior

if he went out there and played like he did in 07,08, 09. Not that I think he will ever get back there, but if he could put up something somewhere in the middle of his career best as opposed to close to a career worst I would be willing to ignore more of his buffoonery.

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by Padres_Hobo on Jan 9, 2012 2:55 PM PST up reply actions