The Padres made a move late in the season to re-sign Eckstein to a one-year extension for 2010 worth $1 million. Eckstein gave the Padres stability at a position where they haven't had much and led the National League in fielding percentage for second basemen. Listen, Eckstein is what he is. He's not going to hit for power or steal 40 bases. But he will hit for average, is a pretty good table-setter at the top of the lineup and, for what it's worth, he was very good in the clubhouse, especially with the young players like Everth Cabrera, and helped with Cabrera's adjustment to the Major Leagues.
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