The Orioles released Kyle Hudson, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. Baltimore had designated the outfielder for assignment on January 10th to create 40-man roster space for Wei-Ying Chen.
Hudson, 25, posted a .296/.375/.336 line with 41 stolen bases in 485 minor league plate appearances across three levels in 2011. He also appeared in 14 Major League games for the Orioles as a September callup. The 25-year-old has played left and center field since the Orioles selected him in the fourth round of the 2008 draft.
Oops, nevermind.
lol
No power of any kind from this kid–not even doubles. But he steals bases at a good clip, draws walks 11% of the time, and puts up a nice OBP. I don’t know what his rep is defensively, but if he’s decent, he seems like a reasonable NRI as a possible 5th OF.
I hope the giants get him
Pirates pirates pirates! Please jump on this opportunity. You can never have too much outfield coverage. This guy impresses me, and I think he has what it takes to become a fixture in the big leagues.
WATCH OUT! they are making room for Fielder
my thoughts exactly
Baltimore had designated the outfielder for assignment on January 10th to create 40-man roster space for Wei-Ying Chen.
I still dont see why the Orioles released someone young with some form of talent. They really couldnt work with him?
I dont understand why you would release a guy who has numbers in the minors like this guys has. The Orioles are in need of a LF and a leadoff hitter with Brian Roberts presumabley out of the picture for the year. There has to be more to the story than this, because you dont just release a player like this for no reason.
Apparently there is some rule that states a guy can’t be outrighted if he was added to the 40 man right before a rule V draft that he was eligible for….or something to that effect.