I like Marco Scutaro. And in isolation, this is a good pickup. However, on the heels of the Dodgers acquisition of Hanley Ramirez, you have to ask yourself where this leads? They make a spectacular deal - we make a solid deal. Another one or two of these type of transactions and the answer to the question leads us to a position somewhere behind the Dodgers. So I have some mixed feelings.
Giants Acquire Marco Scutaro: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com:
"The Giants have acquired infielder Marco Scutaro and cash considerations from the Rockies in exchange for minor league second baseman Charlie Culberson. The money will help pay a portion of the approximately $2.2MM that Scutaro is owed for the rest of the season. According to MLBTR's Transaction Tracker, this is the first time since 2006 that the two NL West rivals have been trade partners.
Scutaro, 36, has a .271/.324/.359 line in 411 plate appearances with the Rockies heading into Friday's play, though he has just a .570 OPS away from Coors Field. Scutaro has played mostly second base this season and has also seen some time at short in place of the injured Troy Tulowitzki. The veteran could see time at either position in San Francisco, as shortstop Brandon Crawford and second baseman Ryan Theriot have little offensive value, though Crawford has a solid glove. Scutaro also has experience at third base and could see time at the hot corner with Pablo Sandoval injured. "
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