Slop Hackers R Us

Jon Heyman reports that the Giants have have inked infielder Juan Uribe to a minor league deal.

I honestly could not envision a player that would shorten Brian Sabean's trouser legs more than Uribe. He's versatile, having played extensively at short, third and second, and has a career .295 OBP. And, boy, does he like striking out.

Truth be told, it's hard to work up too much frustration over a low-impact signing that essentially serves as insurance at any of the infield spots, all of which remain in flux, with the exception of shortstop. Also bear in mind that it appears Sabes has learned from his laughably tragic mistake of not addressing the backup shortstop position that led to Brian Bocock, 2008 San Francisco Giants Opening Day starter.

Note that the San Francisco 49ers franchise is an entirely different matter: I haven't been this worked up since Scott Spezio. But that's neither here nor there.