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A.J. Burnett Rumors

By Tim Dierkes [July 24, 2008 at 4:42pm CST]

Let's put all of the A.J. Burnett rumors and links in one place.

Joe Strauss says the Cardinals were one of 15 teams scouting Burnett yesterday. Strauss says that Burnett's contract allows a trade to the Cardinals, and they "remain intrigued" after Walt Jocketty pursued him as a free agent in '05.
Will Carroll says he's been heavily scouted but demand is low. Carroll thinks the Phillies could jump back in if the price comes down. He also wonders whether Burnett would clear waivers in August.
Jayson Stark says Burnett is "eminently available," with the Yankees, Phillies, and Cardinals checking in. He adds that the Blue Jays won't trade within the division, the Phillies chose Joe Blanton, and the Cardinals balked at the price of two premium players.
Jim Molony expects Burnett to stay put.
Dave Cameron thinks Burnett is underrated.
Ken Rosenthal finds trade interest in Burnett minimal, noting that teams would prefer a guarantee that the pitcher will opt out after the season.

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I hope Burnett stays in Toronto even though his contract is ridiculous, hopefully we can re-sign to a cheaper contract somehow. He can be a legendary pitcher if he ever harnesses his stuff. Also he has been pitching amazingly in his last couple games.

Posted by: Jays Believer 92,93 | July 24, 2008 at 05:13 PM

resign him*

Posted by: Jays Believer 92,93 | July 24, 2008 at 05:14 PM

AJ Burnett has has 1 healthy season in the path 9 year. He's good for 24 starts and thats about it. Toronto should take what they can get for him and think about rebuilding rather than be a 3rd-4th place team year after year after year after year.

Posted by: striker | July 24, 2008 at 06:07 PM

I agree with striker, and think the same for the orioles. Right now the Red Sox, Rays, and Yankees all have too good of teams for the Blue Jays to put up a true fight for first in the division. I think they need to accept a rebuild and get started on it. Burnett is not underrated, rather overrated. Yes, he's got great stuff but if he doesn't pitch, his great stuff does no good.

Posted by: Santana/Beckett FTW | July 24, 2008 at 06:30 PM

Santana/beckett- what do the Jays do, trade Burnett to the evil empire for great prospects? Hope to make the playoffs next year? Toronto needs to take a page out of the marlins book, have 9 horrible years, then try and win a championship. Repeat

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Posted by: Ronnie Woowoo | July 24, 2008 at 06:46 PM

JP is an underrated GM when it comes to trades, look at what he's pulled off in the last few years. Glaus/Rolen may not look so good right now, but Glaus wanted out, so he had no choice but to move him, and the trade is still early. One of these teams will give in, and JP will cash in.

Posted by: juiced | July 24, 2008 at 07:09 PM

"teams would prefer a guarantee that the pitcher will opt out after the season."

How funny is that?!?

"Yeah AJ we'd love to have you, just so long as you promise to get lost after the season ends."

Posted by: davearm | July 25, 2008 at 01:13 AM

hmmm aj burnett and dave duncan....hmmm i see him getting his stuff back on the right track and turning him into the pitcher he should be...

Posted by: _blakelee_ | July 25, 2008 at 03:06 AM