MLB Hot Stove: Burnett Rumors and More
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 10, 2012 6:04 PM EST
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PrintThe Yankees are still talking to the Pirates about trading A.J. Burnett.
Jon Heyman says that the clubs are still a few million apart, and that the Pirates have now agreed to pay $10 million of what is owed to Burnett over the next 2 season, which indicates progress from earlier when the Pirates weren't willing to take on quite so much. The Yankees, however, would prefer something closer to 50/50. Heyman also reported that there was optimism a deal would get done between the two clubs. Certainly seems like talks are headed in the right direction.
The Yankees signed catcher David Remedios and infielder Andury Acevedo, 2 minor league players. They aren't very exciting, but if that's your thing, you can read about them here.
ESPN's Jayson Stark says that Oswalt will not be going to Texas.
We've heard for weeks that Roy Oswalt was close to signing with this team and that team, but no resolution has come yet. Stark believes it will come down to Boston or St. Louis, with St. Louis being Oswalt's preference.
Roch Kubatko of MASN reports that the Orioles have signed Luis Ayala.
He'll be taking his talents there on a one-year major league deal worth $925,000, and includes a $1 million dollar club option for 2013. Ayala is the 2nd former Yankee headed to Baltimore this week. The O's also signed Nick Johnson to a minor league deal.
According to Buster Olney the Athletics are interested in Manny Ramirez.
They recently watched him work out, and will make a decision about signing him soon.
Ken Rosenthal writes that the Ryan Braun steroid case could actually reflect well on MLB.
He thinks that if the suspension is upheld, baseball will have sent a message that they don't play favorites. A decision will likely come in the next couple weeks.
Pitchers and catchers for the Seattle Mariners report tomorrow for Spring Training.
About a week earlier than every other team, due to starting their season March 28-29 in Tokyo against the A's, but still.
The truck carrying all the equipment for Spring Training left Yankee Stadium for Tampa today. Baseball is almost here.
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Roch Kubatko of MASN reports that the Orioles have signed Luis Ayala.
Thank god. And LOL at the A’s being interested in Manny. Billy Beane and the A’s seem to be headed in the opposite direction of where they actually need to be. Of course until they get out of Oakland thats probably something that won’t change.
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This AJ to the Pirates thing looks like it might have legs after all.
There I was thinking it was merely hopeful thinking.
I think that he might actually be traded. However, I personally think that it would be a mistake to trade him. I just know it would be.
I wonder how many Yankees fans
are on the edge of their seats in regards to this potential trade!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 10, 2012 6:38 PM EST reply actions
You could create a poll and find out...
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I'm not that curious!
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 10, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
I just checked out Bucs Dugout...
and they’re actually in favor of acquiring Burnett, looking at him as a buy low/bounce-back type of guy. Seems the consensus is they’re willing to give up 10-12 mil and a C prospect. I’m reading all of that and thinking: if they only knew that Cashman is hoping to simply order one fewer bag of baseballs this year…
we know
and you can have cutch. dan not andrew.
by karreemofwheat on Feb 10, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
What if we throw in Romine and DJ Mitchell? Can we have Cutch then?
Please?
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 10, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
andrew is under control for 4 years
in the words of our gm, it would take a dramatic overpay to trade andrew. get back to me in 21/2 years. we shall see if we can extend him in the mean time.
by karreemofwheat on Feb 11, 2012 7:01 AM EST up reply actions
per mlbtr
no player or prospect only money.
by karreemofwheat on Feb 11, 2012 7:04 AM EST up reply actions
He'll be pretty good.....
…..in the NL.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
No Way
So he’s still owed 35 mil and we’d be paying 25 of that? What a terrible deal unless we get a very solid player in return.
The last NYC Bills Fan on Earth.
Im not a fan of paying players to play elsewhere
I also don’t like this part of the game. AJ deserves a bit better than the way the media portrays him. Heyman has said a ton of derogatory things about him. Its one thing to say the guy hasn’t pitched as well as he has been paid but taking shots at guy is another thing entirely. Im hoping this deal doesnt happen. There I said it,lol.
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
If Burnett wasn’t making $16.5 million a year, then I’d be all for giving him more chances. If he’s traded to the Pirates, I expect he’ll have a solid year. The switch to the NL will help him, as well as getting out of the New York spotlight where he knows there’s no confidence in him.
Burnett needs a change of scenery, and I’d rather trade him than someone like Phil Hughes.
Hughes obviously has the better upside but I have very little confidence in him being able to stay healthy. I would rather keep AJ around and trade him to a team in need at the break for some prospects. Giving away an innings eater and 20 million + for Garrett Jones does nothing for me.
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
Apparently it won’t be Garrett Jones. Heyman (I think) tweeted earlier that the Pirates won’t include him in any deal.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 10, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
When did Garrett Jones become an untouchable player? LOL
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Today, it seems like.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 10, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure Hughes obviously has better upside.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 10, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Im not very high on Hughes at the moment but I cant give up on a pitcher who is still only 25.
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
I'm not saying you do that.
But as a starter, Phil Hughes has failed miserably, aside from a short stretch to start his 2010 season that did not last nearly half the season as some people pretend it did. AJ Burnett, although shitty lately, has had WAY more success starting than Hughes probably will.
However, Hughes has been and very likely still could be an excellent reliever, possibly as a closer.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 10, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Hughes has also been injured
if he can stay healthy the you have to give him a chance to live up to what he was projected to be. AJ has no future with this team whereas Hughes still might
Injuries should also be counted against him.
They’ve been trying to start him for 5 years in the majors already with NO maintained success. At this point, what would give anyone the idea that he will stay healthy for a whole season or multiple seasons at a time?
Either way, my initial post was that Hughes doesn’t exactly have clear cut more upside than Burnett, and I don’t think injuries really help Hughes out here.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 10, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Deal Both
I’d put both Hughes and Burnett out there and try to score James Mcdonald. JMac can toss the pill.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Feb 10, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Im not a fan of McDonald at all
That would be a terrible move.
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by YankeesJets on Feb 11, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that would be awful.
I imagine an AJ Burnett-like ERA with less strikeouts.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 11, 2012 7:33 AM EST up reply actions
If Burnett wasn’t making $16.5M, trading him wouldn’t be so difficult.
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by Frank Campagnola on Feb 10, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
I don't like the idea of paying him to play elsewhere either,
but I’m so sick of the Good/Bad thing, I don’t want him taking a roster spot.
I see enough Good/Bad out of Verdell Jones, I can’t handle it from a Yankee as well anymore.
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by JumpinJackFlash on Feb 11, 2012 12:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 10, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
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I can’t believe he forget to do it.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 10, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
If the Yankees end up not trading Burnett
Maybe it will light a fire under his arse and he gets the job done this year.
/Narrative
If I tell myself that Nunez was just trying to eat the throw and the ball slipped out of his hand enough times, it will become reality.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Feb 10, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
That. Is. Incredibly. Brutal.
"When my time on Earth is gone, and my activities here are past, I want they bury me upside down so all my critics can kiss my a**"- Bob Knight
"Talent is God-given, be grateful. Fame is man-given, be humble. Conceit is self-given, be careful."- John Wooden
"Never take anything for granted. Don't forget, great prices have been paid and will be paid again if you become too smug, too egotistical and self-assured."- Johnny Cash
by JumpinJackFlash on Feb 11, 2012 12:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bucs Dugout
2 Points We haven’t explored
Discussion of acquiring AJ Burnett generates at least 3 posts/articles w/over 400 comments here. On Pinstripe Alley, its part of one summary with 23 comments.
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 10, 2012 11:05 PM EST reply actions
not so good with the block quote there
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 10, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Pitt will be dominant soon.
The farm is stacked.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Feb 10, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
For whom are they harvesting?
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 11, 2012 7:35 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know why I didn't think to ask this here
I’m thinking about getting a Roku to go along with mlb.tv…has anyone used one for that? Reviews?
by MichaelGGBGrabow on Feb 11, 2012 12:00 AM EST reply actions
At this point
I’d send him to the Cubs on the first thing with wheels, even skates, for a half bag of peanuts found in the trash.
"When my time on Earth is gone, and my activities here are past, I want they bury me upside down so all my critics can kiss my a**"- Bob Knight
"Talent is God-given, be grateful. Fame is man-given, be humble. Conceit is self-given, be careful."- John Wooden
"Never take anything for granted. Don't forget, great prices have been paid and will be paid again if you become too smug, too egotistical and self-assured."- Johnny Cash
by JumpinJackFlash on Feb 11, 2012 12:19 AM EST via mobile reply actions
aj
what about aj & hughes for McClendon? sounds like a winner to me!
He's also 53 years old
What the hell would we want with him anyway?
Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.
I thought from previous articles
that the Yankees were willing to pay most of Burnett’s salary except $8M? Why all of a sudden the change and wanting a 50/50 split? Hell, just get rid of the guy. You’re already up $2M with Pitt’s offer.
They wanted a player in return.
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by SandalsNoPants on Feb 11, 2012 8:11 AM EST up reply actions
Spring Training
Question for the group: Do we really lose anything as an organization to wait until spring training to see how well he does? I mean everybody assumes she sucks now so if he does then he does, if not then he either gets us more or we keep him. Right?
Presumably, they want to use the money he’d free up to sign a platoon DH, so that’s probably the incentive to make a move now.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 11, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
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