Brewers strike three-year deal with Ginter

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Maryvale, AZ (Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers and infielder Keith Ginter agreed to terms on a three-year deal. As per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 27-year-old Ginter batted .257 with 14 home runs and 44 RBI in his rookie season for the Brewers in 2003. The versatile utilityman played 49 games at second base, 32 at third, one at shortstop and two in the outfield.

"This shows how we feel about Keith," Brewers general manager Bob Melvin said. "He is very valuable to our club because of his versatility, work ethic and continued improved performance."

Ginter has played in 161 career major league games with Milwaukee and Houston.