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Giants, Everth Cabrera Agree To Minor League Deal

By Steve Adams | July 16, 2015 at 4:26pm CDT

The Giants and free agent shortstop/second baseman Everth Cabrera have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (via Twitter). The Scott Boras client was released by the Orioles earlier this season.

The 28-year-old Cabrera signed a one-year, $2.4MM contract with Baltimore this winter after being non-tendered by the Padres. He saw a good bit of action early in the year while J.J. Hardy spent time on the disabled list, but he struggled to produce in his new environs, batting just .208/.250/.229 in 105 plate appearances over the course of 29 games. Heyman reported last week that the Giants had been in touch with Cabrera’s camp about a possible deal.

San Francisco should be plenty familiar with the fleet-footed switch-hitter, as Cabrera has spent most of his career wearing the uniform of the division-rival Padres. Though he has struggled to maintain any form of consistency at the Major League level, Cabrera has certainly shown flashes of brilliance. The Nicaraguan speedster led the National League with 44 stolen bases in 2012 despite playing in just 115 games that season, and he was off to an excellent start to his 2013 campaign (.283/.355/.381, 37 steals in 95 games) before being suspended for his ties to the Biogenesis PED scandal.

In addition to a PED suspension, Cabrera also faced the potential of jail time this offseason for resisting arrest after he was pulled over due to suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana. (Cabrera took a plea agreement, paying a fine and performing community service to avoid a trial and any potential jail time. He was also sentenced to three years of probation.)

Suffice it to say, Cabrera comes with his share of baggage. However, he’s also still reasonably young and undeniably has talent. He’ll serve as a depth piece for the Giants, who have enjoyed excellent production from both Brandon Crawford and Joe Panik at Cabrera’s two positions this season. It’s possible that Cabrera could unseat Ehire Adrianza or Joaquin Arias as a utility option for the Giants down the stretch; certainly, his speed would be a highly appealing weapon to manager Bruce Bochy in a playoff push.

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16 Comments

  1. pimpdaddy

    10 years ago

    Surprised he wasn’t signed sooner

    Reply
    • gorav114

      10 years ago

      Than I guess u didn’t watch him play.

      Reply
  2. whodunnit

    10 years ago

    I love how the fact he was charged with domestic abuse gets conveniently left off…

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    • mrnatewalter

      10 years ago

      The charges were dropped.

      Reply
      • whodunnit

        10 years ago

        And that means what? Nothing… charges get dropped all the time that still doesn’t make him innocent.

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        • gorav114

          10 years ago

          Doesn’t mean he was guilty either

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          • whodunnit

            10 years ago

            The fact remains he was still charged and that was conveniently left out.

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        • mrnatewalter

          10 years ago

          Yes… it does make him innocent. Welcome to America.

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          • whodunnit

            10 years ago

            Apparently you don’t know American law very well. It’s “presumed” innocent, doesn’t mean he actually is. Welcome to America.

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            • mrnatewalter

              10 years ago

              Right, but he’s not presumed guilty. And saying something along the lines of “Cabrera was charged with domestic abuse gets conveniently left off…” is unproven and thus could lead some sticky situations legally.

              The guys on this site can’t just say whatever they please… if Cabrera isn’t guilty, they can’t write as though he is.

              Reply
  3. mrnatewalter

    10 years ago

    Could Cabrera still get jail time? I’m reading that he reached a plea deal of a fine and community service back in February.

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    • Steve Adams

      10 years ago

      No. Charges against him were dropped. I’ll make that more clear within the post.

      Reply
      • mrnatewalter

        10 years ago

        Charges were dropped regarding the domestic violence accusation in 2012. I’m reading he reached a plea deal regarding the resisting arrest and marijuana charges back in February.

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        • Steve Adams

          10 years ago

          That’s correct. I had something mixed up in my head. Updating the post momentarily to add some clarity. Thanks.

          Reply
    • whodunnit

      10 years ago

      You do realize that once you reach a plea deal that’s the sentence and incarceration isn’t a consideration right?

      Reply
  4. gilgunderson

    10 years ago

    Could be a marginal improvement over Adrianza, but that’s not saying a whole lot.

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