MICHAEL PISTELLA Minnesota Twins outfielder Ben Revere (left) laughs as pitcher Loek Van Mil tells a story in the dugout before a spring training game at Hammond Stadium. More spring training photos are available online at: cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

Shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Orlando Hudson, the Minnesota Twins’ new double play combination, are getting acquainted in the infield. The two are being paired during spring training so they can learn each other’s tendencies and get comfortable with a new partner around the bag. Even though they have yet to turn a double play in four exhibition games, both said they expect their new working arrangement to go smoothly. They did not get a chance to turn one Friday as the Twins’ game with the Mets was canceled by rain. Hardy was acquired in a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers, while Hudson signed with the Twins as a free agent. Minnesota is Hudson’s fourth major league team. “I think the transition will be easy,” said Hardy, who was dealt for outfielder Carlos Gomez in November. “I think by April 5 when we’re in Anaheim, it will be just fine.