Tigers Buy Out Renteria, Decline $11M Option

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The Tigers have declined the option on shortstop Edgar Renteria's contract, choosing to give him a $3 million buyout instead of retaining him for $11 million in 2009. Detroit previously announced plans to part ways with Renteria, who hit .270 with 10 homers and 55 RBIs this season.

The Tigers acquired the five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove shortstop shortly after the 2007 season from Atlanta for pitcher Jair Jurrjens and outfielder Gorkys Hernandez.

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