http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/579 Recent articles about Marco Scutaro en-us by Ben Margot - AP Marco Scutaro and Orlando Cabrera are two shortstop possibilities for the Reds on the free agent market this off-season. View full size photo » As Walt Jocketty spends his time in Chicago, cozying up to the other GMs for a long Winter's nap season of dealing, he appears to have two priorities on his mind: shortstop and catcher.  The Reds had reportedly been trying to deal with the Brewers ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:30:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Options_Shortstops/1536757 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Options_Shortstops/1536757 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Options_Shortstops/1536757 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/083e1c7bc60527302674f97a675935e8a3a8bc49/small/MLB_MAY_17_b212.jpg MLB Trade Rumors posted its list of the 50 top free agents including where they think each one will end up.  They have Holliday going to the Mets, Lackey going to the Yanks and Bay returning to Boston.  They also include Marco Scutaro going to the Red Sox: Marco Scutaro - Red Sox. It's difficult to place Scutaro, because not many teams with shortstop vacancies will be willing to pay the three years and $18MM+ he'll likely demand.  The Sox would be getting the best available short... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:58:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Marco_Scutaro_a_Fit_in_Boston/1529763 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Marco_Scutaro_a_Fit_in_Boston/1529763 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Marco_Scutaro_a_Fit_in_Boston/1529763 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2d4c2479d3f158bf3b1dc8ba1ee1d94878cea49/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_08_93ef.jpg From an article on TSN.ca, about why the Toronto Blue Jays should pass on Marco Scutaro:"In other words, the Blue Jays need to tread carefully before they offer a contract to a 34-year old player who is coming off what author Malcolm Gladwell would classify as an 'outlier' season - formally known as a career-year. ... To make an example that is recently relevant to the Blue Jays would easily be the signing of Frank Thomas. Let's be clear, I'm not comparing Thomas to Scuta... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:44:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Why_They_Hate_JP/1528141 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Why_They_Hate_JP/1528141 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Why_They_Hate_JP/1528141 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg There isn't all that much for Blue Jay news this morning, but before I get to what there is: I forgot to check out our World Series predictions right after it ended, likely due to sadness that the Yankees won. Looking back I see that Masterkembo was the only one to guess Yankees in 6. Good job sir.  Two more Jays have filed for free agency. Marco Scutaro and John McDonald. I'm sure Barajas will soon to so soon too. The Jays have exclusive rights to negotiate with them until ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:07:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Saturday_Banterings/1518948 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Saturday_Banterings/1518948 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Saturday_Banterings/1518948 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/e/be7e46fdb0d5446daf1b032a5ddbd69789cea14e/small/MLB_JUN_02_c4ae.jpg Bob Elliot’s most recent column featured a few quotes from new GM Alex Anthopoulos regarding Scutaro and Barajas. “We like both players,” “We’d like to bring them both back.” Can the Jays afford to bring them both back? Antopoulous won’t know his team budget until later this month. “Like I said, we like both players and they are both important [...] Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:46:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_to_re_sign_Marco_Scutaro/1397102 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_to_re_sign_Marco_Scutaro/1397102 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jays_to_re_sign_Marco_Scutaro/1397102 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2d4c2479d3f158bf3b1dc8ba1ee1d94878cea49/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_08_93ef.jpg Things are quiet in Blue Jay land.  Alex Anthopoulos continues to work on his plans for league domination.  There have been a few news items recently with AA saying the Jays would like to bring back Marco Scutaro and Rod Barajas and last week AA was on the road inspiring the troops. Bob Elliott has todays story where AA says:"We like both players," said Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "We'd like to bring them both back." Can the Jays afford to bri... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:49:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jay_Catch_All/1396963 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jay_Catch_All/1396963 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blue_Jay_Catch_All/1396963 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg More photos » by John Froschauer - AP I wish I could have found a picture of him kissing his bat. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Browse more photos » It seems amazing that a year ago we were arguing whether Marco Scutaro could be a full time shortstop, since once a utility player, always a utility player, like there is something in a player's DNA that makes some able to play full time and some able to be u... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:03:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Season_That_Was_Marco_Scutaro/1361998 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Season_That_Was_Marco_Scutaro/1361998 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Season_That_Was_Marco_Scutaro/1361998 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg "What do they want me to say? I missed the ball." -- Marco Scutaro, opting not to talk to the media after last night's game (via Richard Griffin in the Toronto Star) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_do_they_want_me_to_say_I_missed_the_ball/1173037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_do_they_want_me_to_say_I_missed_the_ball/1173037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_do_they_want_me_to_say_I_missed_the_ball/1173037 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg Marco Scuataro has always been thought of as a nice player. Before this year, Scutaro was thought of as nothing more than a backup middle infielder, who could play some solid defense, hit for some power, and come up with the occasional clutch hit.But this season, Scutaro was given the chance to play everyday at short for the Blue Jays and he's taken the opportunity and run with it. Scutaro has emerged as a tremendous shortstop and leadoff hitter and he's set new career highs (so far) ... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:10:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Marco_Scutaro/1078501 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Marco_Scutaro/1078501 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Marco_Scutaro/1078501 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg Marco Scutaro #19 / Short Stop / Toronto Blue Jays Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Oct 30, 1975   G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG 2009 - Marco Scutaro 123 494 88 144 33 1 11 55 76 62 10 4 .291 .385 .429 Every year sees players jump from relative obscurity to stardom.  Although Marco Scutaro's traditional numbers (.291 AVG, 11 HR, 55 RBIs) have kept him under the mainstrea... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:37:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Five_Win_Wonder_Marco_Scutaro/1058875 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Five_Win_Wonder_Marco_Scutaro/1058875 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Five_Win_Wonder_Marco_Scutaro/1058875 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg Marco Scutaro scored the winning run on a wild pitch after Rays closer J.P. Howell loaded the bases with three walks, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallies to beat Tampa Bay on Wednesday night in a game in which two umpires were injured. Rod Barajas hit a tying pinch-hit homer off Howell (6-4) with one out in the ninth. After the three walks and with rookie Randy Ruiz up, Howell uncorked a wild pitch that bounced high and away from catcher Gregg Zaun, allowing Scutaro to score without a play. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:24:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/3_umps_get_behind_plate_as_Rays_lose_vital_game/1052491 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/3_umps_get_behind_plate_as_Rays_lose_vital_game/1052491 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/3_umps_get_behind_plate_as_Rays_lose_vital_game/1052491 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg What about Marco Scutaro? With all eyes firmly set on Roy Halladay, many in the mainstream media and even some in the ‘Jays Nation’ are seemingly forgetting about the upcoming free agency of Marco Scutaro. Scutaro, who is eligible for free agency in the off-season, will qualify as either a Type A or Type B free agent. [...] Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:48:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_about_Marco_Scutaro/861765 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_about_Marco_Scutaro/861765 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_about_Marco_Scutaro/861765 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2d4c2479d3f158bf3b1dc8ba1ee1d94878cea49/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_08_93ef.jpg by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Angels, Blue Jays, Cubs, Giants, Red Sox, Starting FiveStarting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That journeyman Marco Scutaro is quietly making a bid for the All-Star Game. The Blue Jays shortstop had three more hits in a 9-3 victory over the Royals on Friday. It was Scutaro's eighth multi-hit game in his last 11 games, during which he's hitting .417.For the season, Scutaro ... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:50:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Starting_Five_Marco_Scutaro_All_Star/671530 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Starting_Five_Marco_Scutaro_All_Star/671530 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Starting_Five_Marco_Scutaro_All_Star/671530 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea23c7bb187e2ac3f5f1ace4eb0e898d7a0f2d6c/small/b8.jpg