As I believed would happen last night, the San Francisco Giants have signed short-stop Edgar Renteria to a 2-year deal worth $18.5M dollars. A 5-time NL All-Star, Renteria has been exceptional when he's been in the Nationa League, but slightly decent in the AL. Last year with the Detroit Tigers, he hit a mere .270 with 10 HR and 55 RBI. He's a career .290 hitter and will give the Giants a considerable boost at the top of their lineup.
Edgar will receive a $2M signing bonus, $7M in 2009 and $9M in 2010. His agreement also includes a $10.5M option for the 2011 season, with a $500k buyout.
I'm a huge fan of Renteria, and truly believe he will have a strong career in San Francisco. His average should slide back up into the upper .280's and he should connect with 15+ HR and drive in around 80 since he will likely be in the top 3 spots of the lineup. San Francisco has been tremendously active this offseason, already inking Renteria as well as reliever Jeremy Affeldt and Bob Howry.
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