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beamon05 · 10-01-2007, 01:45 PM

August 18, 2007

Cardinals Trade Flores for Renteria

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- With their team out of contention, the Atlanta Braves pulled off a trade to create some financial flexibility, trading shortstop Edgar Renteria to the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for relief pitcher Randy Flores. For Renteria, it's a return to the team he helped get to the World Series in 2004, and the place where he enjoyed some of his most successful seasons.
"I'm ecstatic to be back in St. Louis," Renteria commented over the phone. "I never wanted to leave, and while I enjoyed my time in Atlanta, I feel at home here, and look forward to getting this team back to the World Series."
At the time of the trade, Renteria is batting .271, with 9 home runs and 51 RBIs. Flores, who has been one of the top relievers on the Cardinals staff, was 5-3, with 3 saves and an ERA of 3.26. In 85 innings, he has struck out 71 and batters are hitting .230 against him.
Both players had to clear waivers to allow the trade to go through. The Cardinals are on the hook for Renteria through the 2008 season as well, when he'll make $10 million. He joins Ryan Braun, Ian Kinsler and Albert Pujols, to form a highly improved St. Louis infield, for both this season and the future. The bullpen, which has been a weakness all year, is going to need to step it up in the absence of Flores.

Later in the day, the Cardinals announced that they have re-signed starter Chris Capuano to a 2-year, $2.26 million contract. Capuano, who came over from the Milwaukee Brewers at the July 31 trading deadline, is 2-1, with a 3.12 ERA in 3 starts with the Cardinals.

10-01-2007, 01:45 PM	#9
beamon05 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	Cardinals Pick Up Renteria August 18, 2007 Cardinals Trade Flores for Renteria ST. LOUIS (AP) -- With their team out of contention, the Atlanta Braves pulled off a trade to create some financial flexibility, trading shortstop Edgar Renteria to the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for relief pitcher Randy Flores. For Renteria, it's a return to the team he helped get to the World Series in 2004, and the place where he enjoyed some of his most successful seasons. "I'm ecstatic to be back in St. Louis," Renteria commented over the phone. "I never wanted to leave, and while I enjoyed my time in Atlanta, I feel at home here, and look forward to getting this team back to the World Series." At the time of the trade, Renteria is batting .271, with 9 home runs and 51 RBIs. Flores, who has been one of the top relievers on the Cardinals staff, was 5-3, with 3 saves and an ERA of 3.26. In 85 innings, he has struck out 71 and batters are hitting .230 against him. Both players had to clear waivers to allow the trade to go through. The Cardinals are on the hook for Renteria through the 2008 season as well, when he'll make $10 million. He joins Ryan Braun, Ian Kinsler and Albert Pujols, to form a highly improved St. Louis infield, for both this season and the future. The bullpen, which has been a weakness all year, is going to need to step it up in the absence of Flores. Later in the day, the Cardinals announced that they have re-signed starter Chris Capuano to a 2-year, $2.26 million contract. Capuano, who came over from the Milwaukee Brewers at the July 31 trading deadline, is 2-1, with a 3.12 ERA in 3 starts with the Cardinals.