The New York Mets sign shortstop Ronny Cedeno
The Mets have signed 28-year old righty swinging SS Ronny Cedeno to a 1-year deal. Cedeno played in 128 games for the Pirates last year and he was 103 of 413 (.249 avg, .636 OPS) with 43 runs scored, 2 homers, 32 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. He has now played in 701 games in his first 7 years in the majors and he is 522 of 2,126 (.246 avg, .639 OPS) with 223 runs scored, 33 homers, 196 RBIs and 34 stolen bases. Cedeno will act as the Mets’ top utility man in the infield in 2012.