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Another good-news piece on Orlando Hudson, this time from Jeff Blair at the Globe & Mail. While it makes regrettable reference to The Comment, it's a good piece showing the positive contrast in both Hudson and his teammates between last year and this year. It also demonstrates that JP and the O-Dawg are on good terms and that Ricciardi appears to have no plans to move Hudson at the moment.

The Jays' middle-infield plans might have gotten a bit of a jolt this week with the eye-opening play of 2002 first-round pick Russ Adams, who showed terrific bat control and a workable defensive skill set that could be improved. The idea had been that Adams would move to second, where his range and arm are better suited; add this to Dominic Rich's presence, and you can see why O-Dawg trade rumours are so common. But if Adams proves himself capable of playing shortstop at the major-league level, presenting the possibility of an Adams-Hudson DP combo through 2006, then the organization could end up with a multiplicity of nice options.
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Dave Till - Tuesday, March 11 2003 @ 10:03 AM EST (#93892) #
It's good to see that the Jays aren't planning on moving Hudson. Why would they? He's young, cheap, enthusiastic, skilled, and hard-working. He even knows that he should be trying to walk more. What's not to like?

If Rich or Adams develops into a monster, the Jays could then move a spare middle infielder to plug a hole, but I'd prefer to wait until they've actually made the leap. After all, Lopez and Izturis looked like world-beaters two years ago.
Coach - Tuesday, March 11 2003 @ 11:36 AM EST (#93893) #
Is O-Dawg the new official spelling?

Adams has received a lot of attention lately, and deserves it, but Rich also looked good in the TV games last weekend. He is aggressive in the box, almost cocky, yet very selective. And he showed decent range, going into shallow CF for a popup. Having those two developing behind Hudson and Woodward is a luxury, which J.P. will use to his advantage when the right opportunity presents itself.
_jason - Tuesday, March 11 2003 @ 08:20 PM EST (#93894) #
I think its more likely we'll see Hudson with the Jays in a couple years from now than Woodward.
Pistol - Tuesday, March 11 2003 @ 10:31 PM EST (#93895) #
Not that JP is calling and asking my opinion, but I think that the Jays should keep Adams at SS unless he's going to prove to be below average defensive player at the position. Eckstein has certainly shown that you don't need a cannon to get the job done at SS. Based on my impression (which certainly could be wrong), it seems easier to find someone at 2B than it is at SS, plus the Jays have Hudson and Rich there.

If Woodward has full seasons over the next 2 years like he did last year I think it would make more sense to trade him. At that point trading Woodward would be at the time when his value is highest (having a 3 year 'track record'), he's starting to enter his decline (late 20s), and his salary will be increasing (entering the arbitration years). Also, by then Adams should be more than ready to take over.
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