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Moriarty9 · 10-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Scutaro returns to Tampa Bay
Went to Series with Philly, now back where he started
December 8, 2010

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Marco Scutaro came up with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays but became a real big leaguer with the Philadelphia Phillies, and now the infielder is coming back to Tropicana Field.

Scutaro, 35, signed a one-year deal worth $1.25 million with the Devil Rays today, leaving the Phillies as a free agent after the club won the National League pennant and went to the World Series.

"As good as our team was this year, I know the Devil Rays will always have that chance to go and win the World Series," Scutaro said. "I started here, I enjoy it here in Florida, and I'm happy to be coming back."

Scutaro came up with Tampa Bay in 2002 and played in 87 games over four seasons with the Devil Rays before being traded in December 2005 to the Washington Nationals in a five-player deal that most notably included Manny Delcarmen. He played in just 70 games with the Nationals, hitting .316 with two home runs and 19 RBI, before being released and ultimately finishing the year with the Phillies.

He hit .292 with five home runs, 62 RBI, and 95 runs scored in 157 games with Philadelphia last year, splitting his time around the infield. Scutaro started 88 games at shortstop last year, 34 game at third base, and 32 games at second base.

If the front office, manager Christian O'Neal, or Scutaro himself know where he'll be playing in 2011, they're not coming forward with the information just yet.

"I'm here to help this team win and that's the goal," said Scutaro.

His competition will be Cliff Pennington (.271, 5 HR, 47 RBI, 118 G) at shortstop, Emilio Bonifacio (.278, 11 HR, 76 RBI) at second base, and Aubrey Huff (.262, 23 HR, 90 RBI, 128 G) at third base.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Scutaro returns to Tampa Bay Went to Series with Philly, now back where he started December 8, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Marco Scutaro came up with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays but became a real big leaguer with the Philadelphia Phillies, and now the infielder is coming back to Tropicana Field. Scutaro, 35, signed a one-year deal worth $1.25 million with the Devil Rays today, leaving the Phillies as a free agent after the club won the National League pennant and went to the World Series. "As good as our team was this year, I know the Devil Rays will always have that chance to go and win the World Series," Scutaro said. "I started here, I enjoy it here in Florida, and I'm happy to be coming back." Scutaro came up with Tampa Bay in 2002 and played in 87 games over four seasons with the Devil Rays before being traded in December 2005 to the Washington Nationals in a five-player deal that most notably included Manny Delcarmen. He played in just 70 games with the Nationals, hitting .316 with two home runs and 19 RBI, before being released and ultimately finishing the year with the Phillies. He hit .292 with five home runs, 62 RBI, and 95 runs scored in 157 games with Philadelphia last year, splitting his time around the infield. Scutaro started 88 games at shortstop last year, 34 game at third base, and 32 games at second base. If the front office, manager Christian O'Neal, or Scutaro himself know where he'll be playing in 2011, they're not coming forward with the information just yet. "I'm here to help this team win and that's the goal," said Scutaro. His competition will be Cliff Pennington (.271, 5 HR, 47 RBI, 118 G) at shortstop, Emilio Bonifacio (.278, 11 HR, 76 RBI) at second base, and Aubrey Huff (.262, 23 HR, 90 RBI, 128 G) at third base.