After losing Juan Uribe to the Los Angles Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants have found their replacement in veteran Miguel Tejada.
It has been reported that Tejada has signed with the Giants for a one-year deal worth $6.5 million. Tejada’s deal also includes $500,000 in performance-based bonuses.
Tejada is not a major upgrade and is not the All-Star he once was, but the Giants needed to find a replacement for Uribe and Edgar Renteria. Renteria’s team option of $9.5 million was declined by the Giants. Tejada batted .269 with 15 home runs and 71 RBI with the Orioles and Padres last season. Tejada is 36 years old but does still have some power left.
Tejada is nowhere near his 2002 form when he won MVP honors, but he still has a lot to bring to the table for the Giants. Tejada was one of the few options available in free agency and the Giants have made their second splash during the offseason.
Last week, the World Series champs brought back first baseman Aubrey Huff for 2 years and $22 million.
General Manager Brian Sabean would have loved to keep his 2010 roster in tact, but he has to do his best with what is available. The Giants made a smart move in bringing back Huff and have made a solid move in signing Tejada, as he was one of the best shortstops available in free agency.
Source: Enrique Rojas on Twitter
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