Free agency is already under way, and the flame under the hot stove is beginning to crank up. The San Francisco Giants figure to be quite busy in the coming months, but one of their smartest moves could be signing their shortstop Brandon Crawford to a long-term deal now.
Crawford debuted for the Giants in 2011, and was considered a defensive specialist. His glove was always his calling card, and when he struggled hitting, his defense was more than enough to make up for it. He was considered one of those players whose defense was so good that any offense the team could get out of him would be considered a bonus.