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Marco Scutaro

Shortstop
Position
SS
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed though 2009

  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 170 lbs
  • Born: Oct 30, 1975

  • Debut: July 21, 2002

SEASON

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Newsbreakers

November 3, 2009

The Reds may be interested in free agent to be Marco Scutaro, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

The 34-year-old Scutaro is coming off a career season, batting .282 with 12 home runs, 60 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 2009 for Toronto. He would be an ideal temporary solution at shortstop for many teams, not just the Reds.

September 30, 2009

According to the Toronto Sun, Blue Jays' infielder Marco Scutaro took batting practice on Tuesday and would like to return to the lineup before the end of the season. Scutaro has been out with a torn plantar fascia in his right heel.

Our View:

Manager Cito Gaston didn't sound optimistic about Scuatao playing again this season, but he apparently looked pretty good during his batting practice session. Don't rely on him making a comeback this season, but there is a chance he comes back for the final few games.

September 22, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that Blue Jays' shortstop Marco Scutaro wants to return to the team this season despite a heel injury. Manager Cito Gaston acknowledged that Scutaro is likely done for the year, but Scutaro says he will play as soon as he is able.

Our View:

Scutaro wants to play, but the problem is that he isn't able to do so, and likely won't be able to do so for the rest of the season. The heel isn't improving much, so don't expect to see him again in 2009.

September 21, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Marco Scutaro is likely finished for 2009 due to his heel injury, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

His MRI revealed a tear in his plantar fascia. The 33-year-old vet has been hindered by pain in his heel since July.

September 21, 2009

Marco Scutaro is set to undergo an MRI on his ailing right heel on Monday, according to the Toronto Star.

Our View:

Plantar fasciitis, an injury that has dogged Albert Pujols in the past, has nagged him since July, and a flare up of it on Sunday could cause him to miss the final two weeks of the regular season. Scutaro is having a career year at the age of 33 in 2009, setting or trying career highs in average, hits, runs, doubles, RBI, home runs, walks, on-base percentage and stolen bases.

September 11, 2009

The Blue Jays will likely let probable type-A free agent Marco Scutaro walk this offseason, according to the Toronto Sun.

Our View:

Of course, they would first have to offer Scutaro arbitration to get the compensatory draft picks they are in line for should he sign somewhere else. Even though he has batted .282 with 11 home runs and 57 RBI this season, the soon to be 34 year old is no sure thing to get a multi-year contract offer this offseason.

August 28, 2009

Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro was hit in the head with a pitch from Josh Beckett on Friday night and was forced to leave the game.

Our View:

No word on how serious the injury is, but the rash of head-beanings this season haven't been kind to the victims. Scutaro was on the ground for several minutes after being hit. John MacDonald took over at short. Stay tuned.

August 16, 2009

Marco Scutaro went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in the Blue Jay's 5-2 loss to the Rays on Sunday.

Our View:

Scutaro now has his average up to an even .300 on the season and the career .267 hitter continues to surprise. His 11 homers this season are a career high as well.

August 9, 2009

Marco Scutaro's big day helped Roy Hallady and the Blue Jays beat the Orioles 7-3 at home. The diminutive shortstop was 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.

Our View:

Scutaro has been heating up again recently, and now has three multi-hit games in six August contests. His average is back at .300 for the first time since June 21.

July 12, 2009

Marco Scutaro went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Toronto's 4-2 loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

Our View:

Scutaro has been one of the biggest fantasy surprises this season. He's also bee red hot in July. The Jays' shortstop is hitting .357 in July and already has six multi-hit games this month.

July 9, 2009

According to the Twitter page of Blue Jays' beat writer Jordan Bastian, infielder Marco Scutaro is not in the team's lineup for Thursday afternoon. Scutaro will be replaced by John McDonald at shortstop.

Our View:

Just a day off for Scutaro today, so fantasy owners shouldn't worry too much about it. He will be back tomorrow, so if you take him out today, make sure he gets back in.

May 16, 2009

Marco Scutaro banged out three hits in four at-bats on Saturday as the Blue Jays topped the White Sox 2-1.

Our View:

Scutaro has been one of many surprising Blue Jays this season. he doubled twice on Saturday to give him nine on the season. That's a nice compliment to his five homers, 19 RBI and .285 average. We expect the career .261 light-hitting shortstop to come back down to Earth soon.

April 30, 2009

Marco Scutaro 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-6 loss to the Royals.

Our View:

Prior to last night's double, Scutaro had gone 10 games without an extra base hit. Today's dinger gives him five on the season, but expect the leadoff hitter's pace to slow as the season moves along.

April 17, 2009

Marco Scutaro went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in Friday's loss to the A's. He is up to four home runs on the season. Scutaro, 33, has never hit more than nine in any major league season.

Our View:

What in the name of Bret Boone is going on here? Fantasy owners can continue to use Scutaro while he's hot, but history suggests he'll cool off tremendously before too much longer.

April 16, 2009

Marco Scutaro went 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs and his third home run of the year against Minnesota on Thursday.

Our View:

Scutaro has gotten off to a great start batting leadoff for the surprising Blue Jays and deserves a heavy look if he happens to be available in your league, especially given his great fantasy versatility with eligibility at third base and both middle infield spots.

April 13, 2009

The Globe and Mail reports that Marco Scutaro is considered the everyday shortstop and leadoff hitter by Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston.

Our View:

Scutaro is off to a hot start this season with 10 runs scored through seven games. He is hitting .385 and has also drawn six walks against four strikeouts. He should be owned in most leagues.

April 6, 2009

Marco Scutaro hit leadoff for the Blue Jays on Monday as the Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 12-5. He was 1-for-4 with a triple, a walk, and two runs scored while starting at shortstop.

Our View:

Scutaro is not an attractive fantasy option by most accounts, but he's hitting in a favorable spot and has multi-position eligibility. He provides a nice fill-in option when your other infielders are facing off days or injury concerns.

February 26, 2009

Marco Scutaro went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Phillies.

Our View:

Scutaro is competing with John McDonald for the starting gig at shortstop, and will need to play better if he expects to win the job.

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