Renteria signs with Red Sox for four years, $40m - Page 2

cadmonkey · 12-15-2004, 10:31 AM

Edgar Renteria signed a four-year $40 million contract with the Red Sox today, giving Boston an All-Star shortstop.

"The biggest reason was that Boston is a traditional team," Renteria said from his home in Colombia. "They won the Series this year and I like to play on a winning team like Boston, St. Louis or any team that has the opportunity to win."

Renteria, who played for St. Louis last season, is a 4-time All-Star, 2-time Gold Glove winner. He has a career average of .289.

St. Louis lost to Boston in four games in the World Series, and Renteria made the last out, grounding out to Keith Foulke. "I played with them for six years but finally we didn't come t an accord."

A nine-year veteran, Renteria was one of the prime free agents on the market. His decision came down to Boston and St. Louis. "It (Boston's offer) was more generous.They were more interested in my playing for them."

The Red Sox offer also includes an option for a fifth year.

cadmonkey · 12-15-2004, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Around midnight (Central time) last night there was word on the radio that the St. LaRussa's were jumping in late on the Pedro sweepstakes. Offering 50 mil and all.

Has Pedro officially signed?

I think he still has to pass the physical, which he is refusing to allow them to take an MRI of his shoulder.

Ultra Peanut · 12-15-2004, 11:31 AM

**The Bad Guy** · 12-15-2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

I think he still has to pass the physical, which he is refusing to allow them to take an MRI of his shoulder.

He agreed to the MRI. He's taking the physical right now in NY according to WFAN.

cadmonkey · 12-15-2004, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

He agreed to the MRI. He's taking the physical right now in NY according to WFAN.

That's good. Now they will see that his shoulder is about 75% torn apart.

**The Bad Guy** · 12-15-2004, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

That's good. Now they will see that his shoulder is about 75% torn apart.

I'm sure Boston still would want him back now that David Wells is your tenative opening day starter.

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