Opinions on this Jersey

[MarlinsFan1993]

I picked up this 1998 (or possibly 1996) game used Edgar Renteria jersey. After inspecting it I quickly realized that this jersey has been altered. Now I know that during this time (late 90's) it was not uncommon for teams to recycle jerseys from year to year and even from player to player. But do you guys think that they would have left such a noticeable outline (of the previous number)?








As you can see from the pictures it appears that the previous number on the jersey (most noticeable from the back) was #17. Looking through the Marlins rosters there was a #17 on the team in 1995 (Darrell Whitmore) the year prior to Renteria's rookie season. The odd thing about that is that the outline of the nameplate on the back suggest a shorter name being on their previously and Whitmore has as many letter and presumably would take up as much space on the back as Renteria would. The jersey doesn't seem to be fake but I also don't feel comfortable saying that Renteria actually wore it based on the less than stellar alterations done to it. So can anyone help me figure this mystery out!? Have you guys ever dealt with something like this?

[MarlinsFan1993]

A few more pics...

[Joel_Brock]

I collect Renteria, unfortunately that jersey isn't for me.

[MarlinsFan1993]

I collect Renteria, unfortunately that jersey isn't for me.

Yea, I already contacted the seller I got it from and I am either getting a refund or swapping it out for something else. I am still curious to see what people on here have to say about dealing with altered jerseys. The funny thing is I am almost certain it is indeed game used from looking at the wash wear throughout, but the fact remains that it seems unlikely that its usage came from Renteria.