Devon Young

I’m thinking the Orlando Hudson signing, is all about Brian Dinkelman.

See, the Twins finally decided that Steven Tolleson wasn’t the answer to their 2nd base issue, so they let him go on waivers. Then they sign a vet, Orlando Hudson, which looks like they’re just replacing one guy with another. Reality check though, even though Hudson’s offense has been improving year by year, he’s entering his age 32 season. So he probably has 1-3 definite good years left in him before his talents begin to fade or level off. That would be just enough time to fill the slot until Brian Dinkelman develops into a major leaguer. It makes sense to me.

Dinkelman put up a .383 OBP in AA new Britain this past year, which means he’ll probably be here in Rochester this summer, knocking on Minnesota’s door for a possible September call-up. He’s the highest ranked prospect in the Twins system who plays 2nd base.