Sources: Cabrera choosing between Reds, Rockies
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Free-agent infielder Orlando Cabrera is deciding between offers from the Reds and Rockies, according to major-league sources.
The Reds would play Cabrera at shortstop. The Rockies presumably would use him at second, making Clint Barmes a super-utility man.
Cabrera, 35, signed a one-year, $4 million free-agent contract with the A's last offseason, then was traded to the Twins on July 31.
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He stabilized the Twins' middle infield down the stretch, helping the team win the AL Central title.
For the season, Cabrera batted .284 with a .316 on-base percentage and .389 slugging percentage. His career line is .275-.322-.398.
If the Rockies fail to sign Cabrera, they will turn to Melvin Mora, one source said. Mora would be more of a super-utility player, enabling Barmes to remain at second.
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The Rockies also have discussed signing both Cabrera and Mora and trading Barmes, but that scenario is unlikely because of Barmes' $3.225 million salary in 2010.