Although offered more money by three other clubs, switch-hitting shortstop Jose Valentin elects to stay with the Chicago White Sox, signing a three-year deal with a fourth-year option worth $5 million a year.

 

On November 22, 2000 — Although offered more money by three other clubs, switch-hitting shortstop Jose Valentin elects to stay with the Chicago White Sox, signing a three-year deal with a fourth-year option worth $5 million a year.

 

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