There was speculation earlier this month that Edgar Renteria was leaning toward a return to San Francisco, but a reported $1 million lowball offer from the Giants had the World Series MVP contemplating other options.
One of those could be from Cincinnati. Renteria is now drawing interest from theCincinnati Reds, reports the Cincy Enquirer's John Fay, expanding the veteran's market to at least two teams and as many as four.
Renteria would play shortstop for the Reds, who said goodbye to Orlando Cabrera this offseason. The interest in Renteria indicates the Reds are not willing to hand the shortstop job over to Paul Janish.
The Reds may have some extra money to spend after reliever Arthur Rhodes decided to sign with Texas.
San Francisco declined a $9.5 million option for 2011 in Renteria's contract. The Giants, knowing that Renteria was considering retirement, then signed shortstop Miguel Tejada to a one year, $6.5 million deal.
Renteria told Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com earlier this month that the $1 million offer from the Giants was ?a total disrespect,? but Renteria?s agent later did some damage control and said his client was still interested in San Francisco.
So you help led your team to their first World Series title since 1954, win the World Series MVP and what do you get? A $1 million offer. Renteria was one of those guys I grew up watching and liked so it's sad to see this. Might be time to hang em up Edgar, and just let the 1997 moment live in Baseball fans minds.
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