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Report: Giants to give Renteria $18 million deal

Free-agent shortstop reportedly to get 2-year deal to replace Vizquel

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updated 5:49 p.m. ET Nov. 24, 2008

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria have agreed to terms on a two-year, $18 million deal, WFAN in New York reported Monday.

Renteria would replace veteran Omar Vizquel, WFAN reported.

Renteria became a free agent when the Detroit Tigers declined a $12 million option for the 2009 season.

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