Giants sign Vizcaino to add some youth

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Giants signed infielder Jose Vizcaino, who had been with the Astros, to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.

We should have seen this one coming. Vizcaino, who hit .246/.299/.337 for the Astros last season, turns 38 in March and he played with the Giants about a decade ago, so he's the perfect Brian Sabean acquisition. He'll serve as a backup throughout the infield.

 

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Giants signed infielder Jose Vizcaino, who had been with the Astros, to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.

We should have seen this one coming. Vizcaino, who hit .246/.299/.337 for the Astros last season, turns 38 in March and he played with the Giants about a decade ago, so he's the perfect Brian Sabean acquisition. He'll serve as a backup throughout the infield.

 

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They're getting younger everyday.

[Mike Aller]

Even though it is the MLB, doesn't 1.25 seem a bit pricey?

[B]

Even though it is the MLB, doesn't 1.25 seem a bit pricey?

 

Neifi

[WrigleyField 22]

Even though it is the MLB, doesn't 1.25 seem a bit pricey?

 

No. I believe the going price for a 32 year old who hits .274 .298 .383 is 2YRS/5MIL.

 

This is a steal!

Oh wait we shouldn't judge the value of crappy veterans based on the Cubs?

[Andy]

I'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made. I wonder what the record is for 35+ year old players on one team.

[Rob]

I'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made. I wonder what the record is for 35+ year old players on one team.

 

On the opening day roster, or over the course of a season?

 

If it's the opening day roster, I feel relatively comfortable in the fact that the Giants are going to have the record, if they don't already. But I wouldn't be surprised at all to see another team make some strange PR signings halfway through the season.

[NorthsideAvenger]

I'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made. I wonder what the record is for 35+ year old players on one team.

 

Before or after the AARP meeting?

[ondeckchamps]

'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made.

 

 

Won't the wheelchairs get stuck in the dirt??

[BigbadB]

'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made.

 

 

Won't the wheelchairs get stuck in the dirt??

 

That's what walkers are for. :D

[illinibaron]

'd make a joke but I'm sure every possible senior citizen joke that can be made about SF has already been made.

 

 

Won't the wheelchairs get stuck in the dirt??

 

That's what walkers are for. :D

 

Luckilly Dusty is out of SF, because walk(er)s clog up the bases

[Mizzou]

Always good to see a Cubs killer get out of the NL Central.