CINCINNATI -- A Major League source told MLB.com late Saturday that the Reds agreed to terms with free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera on a one-year, $3 million contract.
The deal includes a $3 million option for 2011 that carries a $1 million buyout. The Reds have not confirmed the deal, and it was not yet known if it was a player or club option on the contract.
Cincinnati's offer comes with the chance for Cabrera to play shortstop, the position he's played for most of his career. Both the Rockies and Cabrera's other suitor, the Nationals, only had opportunities at second base.
The Reds had a superb defensive player in Paul Janish at shortstop after dealing Alex Gonzalez in August, but they have spent the winter seeking a stronger offensive option.
About to enter his 14th big league season, the 35-year-old Cabrera batted .284 with nine home runs, 77 RBIs and a .313 on-base percentage in 160 games combined last season with the A's and Twins. He helped Minnesota reach the postseason after his midsummer trade from Oakland.
Lifetime, Cabrera is a .275 hitter with 114 home runs, 761 RBIs and a .322 OBP.
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