Get your sure-handed, light-hitting middle infielders while you can

It's tough to find good middle infield help these days. At least that's what the market would suggest after another bland, unexciting and honestly not all that likely to make a significant impact middle infielder has signed for a lot of money with a team I wouldn't anticipate having a lot of financial flexibility. First, it was the Minnesota Twins inking the soon to be 38-year-old Jamey Carroll to a two-year, $6.75 million deal with the intention of letting him compete to be their everyday shortstop. We'll see how that plays out. Next, it was 34-year-old Mark Ellis signing a two-year, $8.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, essentially taking Carroll's roster spot, but not providing nearly the versatility as a second baseman only. That right on the heels of Los Angeles signing Matt Kemp to the largest contract in National League history (for now). Now comes word from SI.com's Jon Heyman that the Pittsburgh Pirates have come to terms on a two-year...