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Cardinals interested in Renteria reunion

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Coming off their most prolific regular season since 2005, the Cardinals are admittedly in search of a middle infield makeover, help for the left side of their bullpen and perhaps another starting pitcher. A persistent search for another "impact bat" to better protect first baseman Albert Pujols goes on but probably falls far down general manager John Mozeliak's shopping list. Interest exists in returning Edgar Renteria after the Detroit Tigers last week declined to pick up his option for 2009, making Renteria a free agent. The Cardinals would probably have interest in a short-term deal worth considerably less than the $10 million-a-year deal Renteria signed with the Boston Red Sox in December 2004.

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Edgar Renteria, Rob Leiter/Getty Images Edgar Renteria, Rob Leiter/Getty Images
November 3, 2008  05:06 AM ET

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November 3, 2008  05:08 AM ET

he was better as a cardinal..with pujols

November 3, 2008  07:19 AM ET

Are the Cardinals aware that he can only move 3 feet to either side?

November 3, 2008  07:33 AM ET

Maybe they want to try him at second. I'd be open to that; but, I'd rather keep Izturiz at short instead of putting Renteria there. At least Izturiz plays a fine shortstop. Edgar's best fielding days are behind him. You have to have a good shortstop when your pitching coach preaches pitching down in the zone to contact.

November 3, 2008  07:42 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

Are the Cardinals aware that he can only move 3 feet to either side?

And his batting average drops 3 points every at bat?

November 3, 2008  08:17 AM ET

This dog won't hunt. Edgar will be a liability defensively and pitching should be the greatest concern not getting a washed up middle infielder.

November 3, 2008  08:44 AM ET
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Are the Cardinals aware that he can only move 3 feet to either side?

That might be too generous.....he's got the lateral movement of Stephen Hawking

November 3, 2008  08:58 AM ET

The most concerning part of the article is the Cards remaining in a holding pattern on starting pitching to evaluate Carpenter. Get another quality starter NOW. There are worse things to have than an extra starting pitcher - not having enough starting pitchers is far worse. The odds of Carpenter ever coming back as a dominate pitcher are extremely slim. Replace him. If he does come back, consider it a bonus.

November 3, 2008  09:10 AM ET

I don't want Edgar back........his time as a Cardinal has passed, and I agree that I would rather see Izturis defensively, with Lopez coming back to play second.

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November 3, 2008  09:34 AM ET

Wow.......that's some serious dis-like

November 3, 2008  11:01 AM ET
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That might be too generous.....he's got the lateral movement of Stephen Hawking

so what you're really saying is he's a FAST Paul Konerko?

November 3, 2008  01:58 PM ET

he belongs in the national league...he can't make it in the American League

November 3, 2008  05:12 PM ET

most prolific regular season?! who cares about that. they won a championship in '06. I think they'd have a Championship with an 83-79 record rather than an 86 win season that brought them 4th place.

November 3, 2008  07:44 PM ET

On 11/4:

The tall, skinny brother with the smooth jumper.

November 3, 2008  07:55 PM ET
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On 11/4:The tall, skinny brother with the smooth jumper.

Nice to see you, handsome.

November 3, 2008  08:50 PM ET
QUOTE(#15):

On 11/4:The tall, skinny brother with the smooth jumper.

You want us to vote for Tayshaun Prince?

November 3, 2008  09:02 PM ET
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You want us to vote for Tayshaun Prince?

I thought he was talking about Cuba Gooding Junior.

November 3, 2008  10:19 PM ET

If the Sox miss out on Tex then theres this kid named Lars Anderson in the farm that could come up and be a big factor...

 
November 3, 2008  11:30 PM ET

Renteria jump a little lighter,
Edgarita come sit by the Card's fire,
St. Louis wants to be your love, ain't no lie,
Edgarita you're they're stone desire.........

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