Hudson Valley

The DiamondHacks got a much needed jump start to another losing season today by kicking away their opener against the hapless Rockies.

Colorado's winning run mercifully scored in the 11th inning of a futility duel, after a routine grounder skipped by the ostensibly gold glove of

enthusiastic chatterbox, Orlando Hudson.

The ebullient South Carolina native has transitioned seamlessly into Bob Melvin's two-hole, zealously reserved for middle infielders with nice smiles who can't get on base.  More than just Orlando's personality appears infectious, as his 1 for 5 line with two strikeouts @ Coors Field set the proper tone for an entire day of miserable hacking.

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Welcome to the Valley of the Sun, Orlando !!    And belated congratulations on that Gold Glove.