Teams are inquiring about free agent Marco Scutaro not just as a shortstop, but also as a second baseman, according to his agent, Peter Greenberg. One team even asked if Scutaro would consider moving to third.

Scutaro, who played Gold Glove-caliber defense for the Blue Jays last season, will “entertain all possibilities,” Greenberg said — including a return to the Jays on a one-year deal if, as expected, he is offered salary arbitration.

The Jays offered Scutaro a contract extension during the season and another after the season ended, Greenberg said. Scutaro wants to explore the free-agent market, but he likes the city, team and manager Cito Gaston, who gave him his first chance to play every day.

“He definitely hasn’t closed the door on Toronto at all,” Greenberg said.

The Mets, who had Scutaro at the start of his career in 2002 and ‘03, likely are one of the teams interested in him at second base. If they trade Luis Castillo, Scutaro and Orlando Hudson would loom as possible free-agent replacements.

The Tigers, Cubs and Dodgers are among the other clubs that could be in the market for a second baseman. The Mariners, Phillies, Angels, Orioles, Twins, Cardinals and Giants are among the teams that could look for help at third.

Season in seven words: “88 wins with one functional hitter. Wow.” …

Hero: Here’s why my nonexistent Cy Young vote goes to Tim Lincecum: more innings than Carpenter, more bats missed than Wainwright …

Loserhead: Aaron Rowand can’t hit and has slipped defensively to the point where he doesn’t cover centerfield so much as keep it company …

Key need: Hitters that can hit. In an ideal world, they’d replace no fewer than six 2009 regulars …

Prognosis:: Buster Posey will upgrade the Molina-free lineup. Alas, with Bruce Bochy still captaining the ship, expect more batting-order bingo and strategic choices that defy both common sense and international law.

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