Report: Marco Scutaro signs with Red Sox

[Halladay_is_God]

Reports: Scutaro agrees to terms with Red Sox

According to AOL Fanhouse and the Boston Globe, Scutaro has reached a contract agreement with the Boston Red Sox. The deal is pending a physical, and will be for two-years with an option.

Scutaro had an outstanding 2009 season at the plate posting a .282 avg with 12 HR, 100 runs scored and a career high .379 OBP as the Jays leadoff hitter.

In fact, the 34-year old posted career highs in all major offensive categories: runs, hits, home runs, stolen bases, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage in 2009.

According to ESPN, Scutaro satisfied Boston's health concerns after working out for members of the team on Tuesday.

Scutaro is a Type A free agent, which means that the Blue Jays will get two draft picks as compensation.

Scutaro wasn't coming back to Toronto after the Gonzalez signing, sucks he signs in Boston

[Saber]

Now the Red Sox have two shortstops?

[Witlon]

The timing of this is a little surprising to me. I guess I thought'd he'd be in more demand than this.

At least they didn't go overboard on the years, even if he doesn't play up to last year's numbers(I really don't expect him to.)

[missionhockey21]

Career year at 34 always bodes well... ha. But seriously, Scutaro is a good player and the Red Sox are a team where the value of the contract isn't too be taken as seriously as other teams would need it scrutinized. Anyone know what the option is though? Player? Team? I am hoping it's a team option with a buyout...

With it looking more and more doubtful that Halladay will be a Jay for the long haul, I am hoping the Blue Jays will be able to build some serious depth in their farm to shake up the AL East (because signings like Alex Gonzales is not shaking up that division.)

[Halladay_is_God]

to answer the question, article was updated

The Boston Herald reports that the deal has a mutual option for the 2012 season.

[Providence A's]

The SS Merry-Go-Round continues for the Sawx.

[Impossibles]

mlbtraderumors says its a 2 year, $12.5M deal (if Boston buys out the option year), or 3 years and $17M deal if Boston picks up the option, or 3 years, $15M deal if Scutaro picks up the option.

I was predicting 2 years @ $5M per, so the money looks right to me.

Really when you consider deals like the Lugo deal, its a good contract. Marco wasn't shooting for the stars, he knows what he is. As long as he stays healthy he'll be very steady in Boston and fans will be happy with him.

His average may drop a bit, but his walk rate is going to stay up there. He's such a patient hitter and so quick with the bat, he'll help out the team by drawing walks and taking pitches.

[redsrbetter]

So do we say that thewhole Pedroia fiasco was a ploy to get Scutaro to make a quicker decision?

[Kingdom]

Or they know Scutaro isn't that answer either.

[Foster]

So do we say that thewhole Pedroia fiasco was a ploy to get Scutaro to make a quicker decision?

A little from column "a", a little from column "b".
I am sure if the Saux see fit to add an amazing player at 2B (hypothetically) than the thought of moving dPod to SS remains.

[Providence A's]

Apparently, the A's offered 3 years guaranteed and more money overall.

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Scutaro turned down a slightly more lucrative three-year contract from the A's before signing his two-year, $12.5 million deal with the Red Sox, according to major-league sources.

The A's would have used Scutaro at shortstop and made Cliff Pennington their utility man. Scutaro played for the A's from 2004 to '07 before getting traded to the Blue Jays for two minor leaguers.

Clearly, the A's are operating with a measure of financial flexibility. They assumed $1.7 million of infielder Aaron Miles' $2.7 million salary as part of the price for obtaining Jake Fox in a five- player deal with the Cubs on Thursday.

Interesting, but I'm glad he turned the A's down. As popular as he was when he was in Oakland, I just don't see this ending well.

[redsrbetter]

Good to see the A's are possibly spending money again this offseason.

[Providence A's]

It's weird because Beane said they weren't going to be active in FA.

[missionhockey21]

I am actually kind of surprised that Beane would offer him a three year deal. The Red Sox can afford to let his skills erode eventually, smaller market teams like the A's would not be able to (as he would be one of the better paid players on the roster.)

[Providence A's]

From what I read it was $18 mil over 3 years. $6 mil a year wouldn't be crippling by any means, but it's surprising given the player's age and the fact that he had one breakout season. I'm sure his popularity in Oakland played some role in this rumored offer. Regardless, I'm glad we didn't sign him.