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Odds and Ends: Burke, Nathan, Adam Miller

By Tim Dierkes [December 2, 2007 at 11:59pm CST]

Here we go, another collection of random rumors.

Chris Burke is definitely getting traded. Though Burke was the 10th overall pick in 2001, he'll be 28 in March and sports a career line of .249/.319/.377.

Joe Nathan is in Nashville, and seemed amused by the closer vacancies in San Francisco and Milwaukee.

The Royals have $25MM to burn, and whether or not it makes sense they're damn well going to spend it.

The Indians refused to trade Adam Miller for Delmon Young. Paul Hoynes suggests the Tribe tried to push Cliff Lee for Young instead but Lee was too expensive for the Rays. The Indians have a few extra starters and a backup catcher capable of full-time duty in Kelly Shoppach. They're reluctant to make a deal on both fronts.

Lew Ford is closing in on a deal with the Hanshin Tigers.

Johan Santana WHIFF Profile courtesy of friend of MLBTR Tom Koch-Weser.

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Lee too expensive.... and also not worth anything near Delmon Young.

Posted by: JerseyMetFan | December 03, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Key line from the article, as Tim mentions (emphasis mine):

"The Indians MAY HAVE tried to substitute Cliff Lee, but the $9.5 million they still owe Lee was probably too much for the low-budget Rays."

I doubt Shapiro tried to switch out Lee for Miller. The difference in raw talent is vast, even if Lee has the pedigree.

Posted by: nickjs21 | December 03, 2007 at 12:07 AM

Kaz Matsui's career line is strikingly similar to Burke's...only it comes at a 10x the cost. Ed Wade is a moron and the 'Stros are going nowhere but deeper into the cellar in '08.

Posted by: AstroHorn | December 03, 2007 at 12:09 AM

@AstroHorn

As a Phillies fan, I can tell you that you have no idea how much big of a moron Ed Wade is.

But you'll unfortunately find out soon enough.

Posted by: tolo316 | December 03, 2007 at 12:13 AM

Joe Nathan....Giants worst trade EVER!!

Posted by: zito4cyyoung | December 03, 2007 at 01:02 AM

Chris Burke to the Padres makes too much sense.

After bringing Astros castaways Ensberg & Lane over, why not Burke?

I'm not saying I like it but it definitely strikes of a Kevin Towers like deal.

Chris Burke is not the answer for the 2B vacancy but if Antonelli needs more seasoning, I'd much rather see Burke at the bottom of the lineup as opposed to Oscar Robles, Craig Stansberry or Luis Rodriguez.

Posted by: WestCoastBias | December 03, 2007 at 01:03 AM

Oscar Robles, how did he ever make it to the majors? Is it the lazy eye?

Posted by: Chillin | December 03, 2007 at 01:16 AM

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