According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Boston Red Sox and free agent shortstop Marco Scutaro have an preliminary agreement in place for a 2 year deal.
Marco Scutaro, 34, a fundamentally solid defender and high on-base percentage hitter who can also play second base, third base and the outfield, reached agreement with the Red Sox on a two-year deal this evening, according to a major-league source. There is believed to be an option for a third year.
With the uncertainty of Jed Lowrie’s wrist and Alex Gonzalez heading to Toronto, the Red Sox were in need of a shortstop. And now with Scutaro, they get a good defensive shortstop and one that can provide some offense.
The Red Sox will surrender their first round draft pick to the Toronto Blue Jays who will also get a sandwich pick. The Red Sox will still have a first round pick though as they received the Atlanta Braves pick when Billy Wagner signed with the Braves.
