The Royals have signed 29-year old righty swinging shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to a 1-year deal. He played in 152 games for the Brewers last year and he was 140 of 556 (.252 avg, .652 OPS) with 51 runs scored, 13 homers, 68 RBIs and 4 stolen bases. Betancourt played for the Royals back in 2009 and 2010 before being dealt along with Zack Greinke in the huge deal with the Brewers last winter. Betancourt has played in 222 games in his career with the Royals so far and he is 203 of 802 (.253 avg, .676 OPS) with 85 runs scored, 20 homers, 105 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Betancourt will be the Royals’ top utility infielder in 2012 as he will play some at 2B, SS and 3B. It was a good idea to bring Betancourt back for 2012.