Orioles Re-Up Cesar Izturis

The Orioles have brought back shortstop Cesar Izturis on a 1-year, $2.5 million deal. The deal also has $1.7 million in incentives, but those will be tough to reach if J.J. Hardy is the starter. Izturis doesn't have a very strong bat by any means, posting a .230 batting average last season, but he is a strong defensive shortstop. Last season he boasted a very solid UZR/150 (5.8) in 1250 defensive half-innings.