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ESPN Magazine - Jose Reyes New York Mets October 2006

Jose Reyes, is an all-star shortstop for the New York Mets. Reyes was born in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic. He is currently signed to the Mets with a four-year, $23.25 million contract that will run through the 2010 season with a team option for the 2011 season. He led the league in triples in 2005, 2006 and 2008, and stolen bases 2005-2007. Jose Reyes made his major league debut in 2003 at the young age of 19. During the 2006 season, Reyes signed a four-year contract extension with the Mets, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Reyes received a $1.5 million signing bonus. On September 23, 2008, Jose Reyes achieved his first 200-hit season. Reyes credits his base-stealing abilities to Rickey Henderson, the first base coach hired prior to 2007 to help Reyes read pitchers, recognize pitches, etc.