Here’s the way I see it. The Yankees make an offer to Sebathia. He is sitting on it. How do the Yankees light a fire under Sebathia? They float a rumor that they are making offers to Burnett and Lowe. At least, that is what I hope they are doing.
1 comment November 18 2008 | Joe | Discussion
I am not a supporter of a move toward AJ Burnett. As correctly pointed out by Mike, he’s injury prone. But also, if you take out his stats against the Yankees, his numbers aren’t overly impressive and he’s no spring chicken anymore. So, I don’t understand what the big appeal is or what the rush [...]
0 comments November 18 2008 | Russ | Discussion
Rumor is that the Yankees are prepared to offer A.J. Burnett 5 years $80M.  Be afraid. Be very afraid. Burnett has only thrown 200 innings three times in his career. Two times were in years when he became a free agent.  This guy’s injury history raises red flags all over the place and reeks of [...]
0 comments November 18 2008 | Mike T | Discussion
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