from sfgiants.com:
Freddy Sanchez signs two-year contract
Veteran expected to play important role in lineup
Keeping an eye toward bolstering the offense, the Giants made a somewhat expected move in that direction Friday by re-signing second baseman Freddy Sanchez to a two-year contract.
The Giants acquired Sanchez from the Pirates for right-handed pitching prospect Tim Alderson on July 29, believing the three-time All-Star and 2006 National League batting champion would strengthen their batting order. But shoulder and knee injuries limited Sanchez, 31, to 25 games. He hit .284 with one home run and seven RBIs for the Giants, and .293 with seven homers and 41 RBIs in 111 games overall.
This move was expected considering they gave up a top of the line prospect in Alderson to acquire Sanchez. The hope is they get a healthy Sanchez, one who is closer to the 2006 version than the one displayed in 2009. His defense is a plus as well.
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