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Edgar Renteria says $1 million not enough...
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:02 pm
Given the fact that the unemployment rate keeps flirting with 10%..... this kind of sickens me.
ORLANDO -- Edgar Renteria understands the best part of his major league career is over and baseball is a business, but he still hoped for better treatment from the San Francisco Giants after helping the team to the World Series in October.
San Francisco offered a one year, $1 million contract to the 2010 World Series MVP.
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That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect.
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-- Edgar Renteria
"That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect," Renteria told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday from Colombia.
"To play for a million dollars, I'd rather stay with my private business and share more time with my family," he said. "Thank God I'm well off financially and my money is well invested."
Renteria, 34, had suggested he might retire after 2010. He was on the disabled list three times and played 72 games for San Francisco.
But the shortstop played strong defense and hit .412 with two home runs and six RBIs against the Texas Rangers to lead the Giants to their first World Series title in 56 years and the first one since moving from New York to San Francisco in 1958. His three-run homer against lefty Cliff Lee in the seventh inning of Game 5 buried the Rangers.
San Francisco declined a $9.5 million option for 2011 in Renteria's contract. The Giants then signed shortstop Miguel Tejada to a one year, $6.5 million deal.
"I have received at least another offer since I was a free agent, but it wasn't what I'm looking for to continue playing," Renteria said. "If I got a good offer, I'm playing, and if not, it's better to stay at home."
Renteria didn't expand on the other offers and did not say if he would return to San Francisco if the club improved its offer.
Renteria is a five time All-Star, has a .287 career average, with two Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger awards. He has played 15 seasons with Florida, St. Louis, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit and San Francisco.
ORLANDO -- Edgar Renteria understands the best part of his major league career is over and baseball is a business, but he still hoped for better treatment from the San Francisco Giants after helping the team to the World Series in October.
San Francisco offered a one year, $1 million contract to the 2010 World Series MVP.
LINK
“
That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect.
”
-- Edgar Renteria
"That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect," Renteria told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday from Colombia.
"To play for a million dollars, I'd rather stay with my private business and share more time with my family," he said. "Thank God I'm well off financially and my money is well invested."
Renteria, 34, had suggested he might retire after 2010. He was on the disabled list three times and played 72 games for San Francisco.
But the shortstop played strong defense and hit .412 with two home runs and six RBIs against the Texas Rangers to lead the Giants to their first World Series title in 56 years and the first one since moving from New York to San Francisco in 1958. His three-run homer against lefty Cliff Lee in the seventh inning of Game 5 buried the Rangers.
San Francisco declined a $9.5 million option for 2011 in Renteria's contract. The Giants then signed shortstop Miguel Tejada to a one year, $6.5 million deal.
"I have received at least another offer since I was a free agent, but it wasn't what I'm looking for to continue playing," Renteria said. "If I got a good offer, I'm playing, and if not, it's better to stay at home."
Renteria didn't expand on the other offers and did not say if he would return to San Francisco if the club improved its offer.
Renteria is a five time All-Star, has a .287 career average, with two Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger awards. He has played 15 seasons with Florida, St. Louis, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit and San Francisco.
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Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:03 pm to AuburnAlum
I missed the part where this is OT relevant.
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:05 pm to AuburnAlum
quote:so whats the problem, its his choice...
"To play for a million dollars, I'd rather stay with my private business and share more time with my family," he said. "Thank God I'm well off financially and my money is well invested."
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:06 pm to AuburnAlum
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Given the fact that the unemployment rate keeps flirting with 10%..... this kind of sickens me.
It shouldn't.
This is nothing more than a decision between an employee and his employer. Why should it sicken you?
Playing 160+ games and being away from his family isn't worth it for what the Giants offered.
Ok. non-story
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:06 pm to AuburnAlum
go back to the SECr
we dont like your kind here
we dont like your kind here
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:08 pm to AuburnAlum
msb
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:16 pm to AuburnAlum
quote:huh
Given the fact that the unemployment rate keeps flirting with 10%..... this kind of sickens me.
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:20 pm to AuburnAlum
quote:
"That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect," Renteria told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday from Colombia.
he tore his biceps muscle.
he needs serious surgery and recovery time.
a million is generous.
He wont get to play much unless a starter gets injured.
They signed Burrell for a million too. Burrell wont play either.
Its a bench warmer job. Both are bench warmers now.
His comments are the typical delusion you get from men who grew up playing a boys game. He is still an adolescent in all ways.
This post was edited on 12/17/10 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 12/17/10 at 12:22 pm to AuburnAlum
quote:
Given the fact that the unemployment rate keeps flirting with 10%..... this kind of sickens me.
fake outrage, sweet
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