TORONTO -- Mark DeRosa, a former Nationals bench/utility player, has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays for 1yr/$750k with an option for 2014. DeRosa, 37, was injured for part of the 2012 season, but proved his abilities upon his return. His years of experience assisted the younger players and his personality added to the chemistry in the dugout. In June of 2012, DeRosa suggested to teammate Roger Bernadina that he use a lighter bat; afterwards, the speedy outfielder boosted his batting average and saw more at-bats.
DeRosa has been known to fill in at third base if Ryan Zimmerman needed a day off. He will no doubt be of assistance in Toronto as a utility player, able to play anywhere in the outfield in addition to third or first base. Despite his lack of productivity at the plate, DeRosa's shared wisdom and kindness was felt by the whole team and he will likely be missed.
sources- Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com
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