Twins pick up Cuddyer’s 2011 option
The Twins had until Monday to decide whether or not to pick up Michael Cuddyer’s $10.5 million option for 2011 or pay a $1 million buyout. They didn’t have to wait long as they chose to pick up the option on Saturday, hot on the heels of Cuddyer’s best career season.
Cuddyer hit a career high 32 home runs in 2009 with 94 RBIs and 93 runs while putting up a .274 batting average. Cuddyer also showed his versatility while taking over first base after Justin Morneau was put on the disabled list with a stress fracture and he even played second base on one occasion.
Cuddyer also provided a late season spark which was pivotal to the Twins winning the AL Central Title that put them in the postseason for the first time in three years.
“This is where I want to be, I’ve made no secret about that. To know that I’m going to be here at least two more years is gratifying,” Cuddyer said when he heard about the Twins picking up his option.
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I was a skeptic this year about Cuddy. He started off the year slowly and the previous season was pretty much a disaster. He proved me wrong and by far deserves come back/ most improved player of the year!