Uribe will serve as a utility man, filling in at second, short and third, the source said. If the giants sign Crede, they likely would move Pablo Sandoval to first base.

Uribe, a .253 hitter over his eight-year career, batted .247 with seven home runs and 40 RBIs in 110 games for the White Sox last year.

News of the uribe signing was first reported by SI.com.

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Source: Giants, Uribe reach minor-league deal
The Giants have reached agreement on a minor-league contract with infielder Juan Uribe, a signing that will not affect their pursuit of free-agent third baseman Joe Crede, according to a major-league source. MLB Hot Stove