Weekend round-up
February 6, 2010
Having a long Super Bowl Sunday ahead, it is probably best to update the site today just with a few little tidbits.
As many had suspected, the Twins did not have the highest bid for free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson — at least not in total dollars.
Ken Rosenthal reported that the Cleveland Indians offered Hudson a two-year, $10MM deal. Rosenthal noted that the present-day value would have been lower.
According to sources, the deal had a large portion of the guarantee money in the form of a buyout of a third-year option.
By accepting a one-year, $5 million contract from the Twins and with the Twins agreeing not to offer arbitration if Hudson is a type A free agent, Hudson went with a team more likely to contend in 2010 than his two other finalists, the Indians and Nationals. By not being able to offer arbitration, the Twins will not be able to pick up a draft pick if he signs with another team next season.
Minnie and Paul
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