Detroit Tigers Wiretap

Tigers Buy Out Renteria, Decline $11M Option

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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Lowe Puts Boston On Top Of His List

Derek Lowe is putting Boston first on his list of preferred destinations now that he's a free agent.

Lowe told the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo that while money is important, he wants to go to a quality organization committed to winning, and no organization, in his mind, fits that description better than Boston.

The Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Indians, Cardinals, Cubs, Angels, Braves, Phillies, Rangers, Astros, and Blue Jays are all said to be very interested in Lowe.

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Tiger Stadium Still Standing Thanks To Vote

Tiger Stadium is still standing thanks to a favorable vote by the Detroit City Council.

The council voted 5-3 on Tuesday to reject a resolution that would have authorized the demolition of the historic ballpark.

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