The Shortstop Position is on the Front Burner in SF

     The San Francisco Giants have a lot to do this off season and their infield will make or break with the shortstop position. Names that headline the 2011 class are names such as Derek Jeter, Miguel Tejada, and Juan Uribe lead this thin and brittle class of solid options at the shortstop position. Considering that the Yankees resign Derek Jeter and Miguel Tejada isn't headed the Giants way, the attention turns to Juan Uribe to be resigned.
     Uribe who hit .248, hitting 24 HR's, with 85 RBI's on the year had one of his best years as a professional baseball player. Uribe will be asking for big bucks this off season to get what he feels he's worth. Uribe was was a huge key to the Giants winning ways with clutch hits and runs batted in during the regular season and the postseason leading the Giants to a world series title. The only concern for him has been is if he is durable enough to play shortstop at a high level for 145-150 games out of the year. If Uribe can't be signed this off season by the Giants, they have some options through this thin and brittle class.

Juan Uribe who hit .248 and hit 24 HR's was a crucial part to the Giants success in 2010 hitting clutch home runs to put the Giants over the top in the NL West and in the playoffs.

     Orlando Cabrera who turned down his option to return to the Reds, is a gritty and tough player who plays strong defense all year long. Cabrera who hit .263, hitting only 4 HR's with only 42 RBI's struggled from the plate, but makes up for it with his superior defense. If he was added to the Giants roster he would ad a strong leadership and major beneficiary clubhouse guy who plays the game the right way. 

Orlando Cabrera who played for the Reds last year is known for his strong defense at shortstop

     Another possible option would be to go after veteran shortstop Cesar Izturis. Izturis who had a down year overall and probably isn't very high on the Giants wish list, would probably be an emergency option. He hit .230, with only 1 HR and 28 RBI's. You can tell he a down the line option for the Giants at shortstop this season. Even though Izturis maybe an end of the line player, general manager Brian Sabean may look to him for his low salary intake since the Giants are projected to go over 100 million dollars.

Izturis who had a poor year hitting .230 is probably a option if Uribe and Cabrera are gone

     With these options for the Giants in the end, Orlando Cabrera will turn out to be the opening day shortstop for the San Francisco Giants and with his leadership and experience he will play a strong and defensive minded position that will make or break the 2011 season for the San Francisco Giants.