Baseball News - Renteria Headed to Beantown



Edgar Renteria has apparently agreed with the Red Sox on a four-year contract. The All-Star shortstop told the Boston Globe he has agreed to a $40 million, four-year contract with Boston with an option for 2009.

Renteria, has spent his last six years with the Cardinals. He has a .289 career average and is a four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. Renteria will play shortstop on the team that swept him and the rest of the Cardinals in the 2004 World Series.

Renteria will replace fellow Colombian Orlando Cabrera, who was acquired in a late season trade and played a key role in Boston's World Series run.

"I like to play on a winning team like Boston, St. Louis or any team that has the opportunity to win," he was quoted as saying. His decision came down to the two pennant winners, and he said the Red Sox were "more interested in my playing for them."

The biggest reason was that Boston is a traditional team," Renteria told reporters from Colombia. "I played with [the Cardinals] for six years but finally we didn't come to an accord. It [Boston's offer] was more generous. They were more interested in my playing for them."

In 2004, Renteria ranked third among National League shortstops with 72 RBIs. He is recognized more for his solid defense, with his ability to make plays in and strong throws from the hole. However, Renteria was still a valuable offensive weapon for Cardinals manager Tony La Russa.




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