Will Renteria be back in '08?

[HMFFL]

Renteria's contract includes a $9 million salary for next year and an $11 million option for the 2009 season. When the Red Sox traded Renteria to the Braves, they agreed to pay $11 million of the $29 million remaining on the final three guaranteed years of his contract. In addition, they're responsible for the $3 million buyout for the option in 2009.

Break this down and it's determined that the Braves or whoever owns Renteria's services next year is responsible for just $6 million. This is obviously a bargain for an All-Star caliber, veteran shortstop who has lived up to expectations of being a great teammate.

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[Nemesis21]

I say yes, he's our best and most consistent hitter after Chipper. and I'm not ready for Esco full time at ss. Andruw is gone and supposedly the payroll will go up. so we sign Teix and bring in a #3 SP. I'd trade Rent if only for a # 1 or 2 SP we could sign long term.

[Lord Commander]

I hear he's coming to the Mets to play second j/k...

[DaSportsGuy]

I am going to say yes. He is a tremendous athlete and we need him back. He is the all-around athlete at the short-stop position. He can play tremendous defense while mantaining a solid batting average.

[HMFFL]

We seem to win more with Rent on the field, so while we have some young talent behind him, I still believe it

[bravesatl]

I say yes, he's our best and most consistent hitter after Chipper. and I'm not ready for Esco full time at ss. Andruw is gone and supposedly the payroll will go up. so we sign Teix and bring in a #3 SP. I'd trade Rent if only for a # 1 or 2 SP we could sign long term.

agreed, nicely said