 |
|
|
| |
« Scott Boras Clients | Main | Mike Cameron's Option »
Burnett's Opt-Out Decision Comes First
Cathal Kelly of the Toronto Star talked to A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker. Braunecker says Burnett has until fifteen days after the World Series to decide whether to opt out, and there will be no contract discussions with the Blue Jays until that decision is made. So now the Jays play the waiting game...even though it's obvious Burnett will opt out.
Kelly says Toronto is preparing an offer that would equate to four years, $54MM. That's unlikely to get it done, though Braunecker says years are more important than dollars. His words:
"The primary issue would be how many years they would be willing to go. It’s difficult to get five years on a pitcher...but if indeed he says he wants another five-year deal, we may have to go out on the market to get that."
Burnett expects Braunecker to tell him what he's worth, and it's probably five years and more than $80MM.
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d834515b9a69e2010535702530970b
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Burnett's Opt-Out Decision Comes First:
Comments
Verify your Comment
Previewing your Comment
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Top Stories
Search MLBTR
MLBTR Features
Recent Posts
Rumors By Team
Monthly Archives
Live Chats
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. CST
Because of the injury risk associated with signing Burnett for five years. I see the Yankees offering more, as do I see several other teams (Mets, Braves, Brewers, maybe even the Red Sox if Wakefield retires, etc.) doing the same.
Four years with an option for a 5th is the furthest I'd go with Burnett. And even then, I'd be extremely wary of doing so. Especially the Blue Jays, who would be better off 1)extending the Doc (but then, he's my personal favorite pitcher in all of baseball) and 2)bolstering the offense.
Posted by: melonis rex | October 10, 2008 at 09:46 AM
melonis rex, I'm not quite sure what you're saying about "offering more." Not ore years; you must mean more money for fewer years, or do you mean that the Yankees would be willing to risk more money for the five years?
Posted by: Playwright | October 10, 2008 at 09:52 AM
I just can't see Burnett being worth anything near what he's going to get. He's got a trend of having good years when he's up for a new contract. Maybe just coincidence but who knows. He's never lived up to his potential (except in contract years?). I think whoever signs him is going to get an average of about 25 starts per year, roughly 150 innings and an era of around 4 for the life of the contract. Not worth the money.
Posted by: pageian | October 10, 2008 at 10:54 AM
What's stupid is he is obviously opting out, so why try and pretend like he's still thinking about it.
He obviously just wants the Jays to enter the bidding war, which I don't think they will.
I bet Yanks get him, and hope it's another Pavano.
Posted by: juiced | October 10, 2008 at 10:55 AM
All of players from the marlins come w/ a price a some point. On again off again shoulder problems....or bats that suddenly aren't as consistent.
Posted by: elevenahead | October 10, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Playwright- I'm thinking AJ gets 5 years from Yankees/other teams, as opposed to the 4 years from the Jays. I'm thinking 15MM per or less (I'm leaning towards less). If K-Rod gets 5/75, Burnett should easily get that.
Posted by: melonis rex | October 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Who ever pays Burnett $80M is out of their mind...Yes this guy strikes out alot of batters,but he also had an ERA over 4.
Posted by: JT89 | October 12, 2008 at 01:23 AM