There are reports going around today that the Red Sox are leaning toward picking up Marco Scutaro's $6 million option for 2012. I am a big Scutaro fan, but I wasn't so sure about picking up his option. I just felt there are probably better defensive SS out there, but the more I think about it this makes sense.
Iglesias is supposed to be the SS of the future, but even if he is able to come up at some point and take over Scutaro is a good guy to have on your bench. He can play 3rd, SS, and 2nd, and the Red Sox that flexibility. Plus, Iglesias in not a good hitter, so Scutaro is a great replacement for him.
On top of that Scutaro is coming off one of his best year. Has proven time and again that he is tough and will play through injury, and is one of maybe 3 guys that didn't choke in September this year. Plus, it's just a one year deal, so I think it's worth it, because Lowrie doesn't like to play baseball and I'm not sold on Iglesias being 100% ready.
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