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Yankees Increase Offer to Burnett

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

The Yankees have increased their offer to A.J. Burnett to include a fifth year, according to a major-league source. That development was first reported by ESPN.com. The offer is for $91 million, according to a major-league executive.

The team is apparently not content to stop at CC Sabathia and is in active discussions with Burnett, Derek Lowe, and Andy Pettitte.

A source told Gerry Fraley earlier Wednesday that Burnett, who is seeking a five-year deal, has an $80 million offer from the Braves. He presumably would want more from the Yankees.

The Yankees are “progressing” in their discussions with Lowe, according to a major-league source. Another source, however, says reports that the team is close with Lowe are overblown.
Lowe is expected to receive a deal for between three and five years with an average of around $17 million per year.

The Yankees could possibly sign two out of those three, though it is unclear what exact direction they will go

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Braves make $80M offer to Burnett

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Talks between the Braves and free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett “progressed through the night,” but the Yankees remain a factor in the Burnett discussions, major-league sources say.

The Braves are pushing hard to land Burnett, the second-most desirable starter on the market after lefty CC Sabathia, who has a preliminary agreement in place with the Yankees. The Braves made an offer of $80 million over five years, a major-league source told Gerry Fraley.

The Yankees have shown interest in every quality free-agent starting pitcher, and could opt for a three- or four-year deal with right- hander Derek Lowe or a shorter deal with Ben Sheets rather than give Burnett the five-year contract he is seeking.

Burnett, who turns 32 on Jan. 3, could benefit from a return to the National League, where he began his career with the Marlins.

Burnett is coming off an injury-free season in which he went 18-10 with a 4.07 ERA, striking out 231 in 221 1/3 innings. The 221 1/3 innings marks a career high for Burnett, who has dealt with injuries off and on throughout his 10-year career. Burnett came on strong in the second half of the season, and went at least six innings in all five of his September starts with a scant 1.82 ERA in the season’s final month.

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Phillies interested in Burnett

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

League sources say the Blue Jays view the Phillies as one of the top potential landing places for A.J. Burnett, who is 9-8 with a 5.23 ERA this season. But while the Phillies have some interest in the righthander – he is one of a number of pitchers they have scouted recently – they also have concerns about him. He has allowed 15 runs (13 earned) in his last two outings and has a player-friendly contract that includes an opt-out after this season or 2 years and $24 million remaining. Then again, a change of scenery could benefit Burnett. He lives in Maryland and his current contract includes a provision that provides limousine rides for his wife from their home to Toronto. — Philadelphia Daily News

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Jays shopping A.J. Burnett for a shortstop

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

It’s no surprise that the Blue Jays are shopping right-hander A.J. Burnett. But what they’re looking for in return certainly is. The Jays are looking to obtain a shortstop in talks with other teams. The Jays have had trade talks with a number of teams regarding Burnett, who is in the third year of a five-year, $55-million US contract. Burnett can opt out at the end of the season and become a free agent. He is owed $12 million in each of the final two years of his contract. Philadelphia Phillies scout Charlie Kerfeld saw Burnett’s start at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers and former Jays scout Ted Lekus, now with the Baltimore Orioles, saw Burnett beat the Atlanta Braves last Sunday at Rogers Centre. — Toronto Star

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AJ Burnett and Maddux rumors

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Blue Jays righthander A.J. Burnett. Whether Burnett (5-6, 4.98) is even available probably depends on whether Toronto is still in the race by late July. If the Jays fall from contention, there will be pressure to move a pitcher who is expected to use his escape clause to opt out of his contract at the end of the year. — Philadelphia Daily News

Padres righthander Greg Maddux: The 350-game winner has a no-trade clause and has talked about how much he enjoys pitching in San Diego. But would he enjoy another shot at the playoffs more, even if it meant making his home starts in Citizens Bandbox Park? Plenty of teams will be interested if he’s willing to move. — Philadelphia Daily News

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Jays give Burnett five years, $55 million

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

DALLAS (AP) – The Toronto Blue Jays kept up their spending spree on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with starter A.J. Burnett on a five-year, $55 million contract.

 

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Rumor: AJ Burnett to the Blue Jays, Or Cardinals

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

AJ Burnett has been offered 10 mil per year for 4 years by the St Louis Cardinals but the Blue Jays are rumored to be offering him 11mill per year for 5 years.  The Cardinals are the team he grew up cheering for so anything could happen here.

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Burnett Will Go To Cards If He Gets One More Year

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

AJ Burnett, the pitching gem in this years Hot Stove season will reportedly go to St Louis if they can give him a 5 year deal. Burnett is still very young, so they would most likely still be getting a good return on his 5 years down the line.

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