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Article: Right guy for right field? The Twins hope the versatile Michael Cuddyer finds a home in the outfield.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- October 2, 2001
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Byline: La Velle E. Neal III; Staff Writer
Cleveland, Ohio -- RSEC:+
Michael Cuddyer was drafted by the Twins as a shortstop in 1997 but also has played third base, first base and left field in the minors. Since being called up to the majors last month, he has played third, first and is being taught to play right field.
It appears the club is trying to make Cuddyer into a slightly different version of Denny Hocking, who's considered one of the best utility players in the game.
"I think in the grand scheme of things he could be the kind of guy - if he doesn't earn the full-time job in right - who could be an extra guy on a ...