In a deal that took longer than I expected, the Giants have finally agreed to terms to bring back the NLCS MVP, Marco Scutaro. As I reported the other day, the big hold up was the Giants willingness to commit to the 37 year old for three seasons. In the end, a good deal for both sides was reached and Scutaro is set to make 20 million over the next three seasons as the starting second baseman for the Giants.
Re-signing Scutaro was the biggest need this offseason for the Giants and it now ensures that the defending champs could go into opening day with the same lineup that they had most of the playoffs. While Scutaro will almost certainly not perform to the level that we all saw, after he was acquired from the Rockies, he is a steady veteran that will give solid at bats and play good defense. As long as he stays healthy, Scutaro should hit around 280 or 290 and score at least 80 runs. In today's game, that is solid production from a middle infield spot.
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