SS Brandon Crawford joins the St. Louis Cardinals on a $2 million, 1-year contract

Brandon Crawford and St. Louis finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, giving the Cardinals an experienced backup for young shortstop Masyn Winn. The 37-year-old Crawford spent his first 13 seasons with San Francisco. "We're excited to be adding a player with the winning credentials and pedigree of a Brandon Crawford," Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said in a statement.