A lot of teams were considering free-agent Mark DeRosa as an alternative to their first target, which upset the utility man.
DeRosa signed a two-year deal with the Giants on Monday.
"I was just tired of being a lot of team's Plan Bs," DeRosa said. "I'm not hitting No. 3 or 4 in the lineup ... I understand that. (But) I wanted to go to a place where I felt comfortable and where the team wanted me and needed me. This was a good spot."
DeRosa said about six teams were on his final list of options, though not every one had an offer on the table.
DeRosa Was Tired Of Being 'Plan B'