What's the story on Orlando Hudson?

[horatio]

I noticed that tonight he's hitting in AZ's #3 spot, is that common? If so, why, and is that expected to continue?

[AussieDodger]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bR58J0ZwAcg

[MashinSpuds]

My guess is that with Drew in a bit of a slump that the manager is just trying to mix things up.

[AussieDodger]

I would guess that seeing as they don't have a cemented "proven number 3 hitter" that anyone in that line-up could do it.
Conor Jackson would be my choice.

[horatio]

I looked back a few games and sure enough he's been in that 3 spot. I was surprised, maybe he'll be a nice fill for me while Ty Wigginton is out.

[Noggy]

314 of his 517 ABs were from the 3 hole last season. He's hit 3rd more often than not so far this season. I don't understand the surprise. He'll probably end up hitting mostly 2nd this year, but it's not shocking to see him hit 3rd.

[Ender]

Injury is the only thing that stopped Hudson from being a breakout player last year. He really hits well in that park.

[jlm53089]

Yea I got him extremely late in my draft last year, and its hard to fit him in with Dustin Pedroia and Placido Polanco on my team.

But he hit me a nice 3 Run HR tonight

[MashinSpuds]

Define 'breakout season' from Orlando Hudson. Aside from a decent average and a little pop, this is Placido Polanco the 2nd. I think we've already seen his breakout.