Red Sox out of Burnett sweepstakes

by Randy Booth on Dec 10, 2008 11:36 PM EST in News

The Mazz writes the Red Sox are out on AJ Burnett bidding:

The Red Sox never seemed fully invested in talks for A.J. Burnett, so it should it come as no surprise that the competition for the pitcher now seems to have come down to two teams: the Yankees and Braves.

According to a baseball source, the Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have been all but officially eliminated for the pitcher's services. Discussions with Burnett now are focusing on two teams - the Braves and Yankees, the latter of which has agreed to terms with CC Sabathia on a seven-year, $161 million contract.

I never really thought this would happen anyways. Derek Lowe looks far-fetched at this point, too. Think the Sox are still going to get another starting pitcher? I'm not too sure at this point. Mark Teixeira, however, definitely seems like a possibility.

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With DL prone Burnett, if the Sox sign any other free agent pitcher, I wouldn’t much care. We don’t really need one so I would kind be baffled if we signed one, but I wouldn’t be mad if we did.

by Charged on Dec 10, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions

I meant to add gone after Burnett’s name. Tear :(

by Charged on Dec 11, 2008 1:05 AM EST up reply actions

Good.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Dec 11, 2008 12:08 AM EST reply actions

Good too.

I’d rather have one of the higher risk guys with a shorter contract. ie. Sheets, Smoltz, Penny, Pettite (doubt that one).

by BTLove on Dec 11, 2008 3:29 AM EST reply actions

Yeah, I say Sheets...

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by Bama Sox on Dec 11, 2008 9:06 AM EST up reply actions

Good

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by E5 on Dec 11, 2008 3:47 AM EST reply actions

I'm not surprised

I never thought the Sox were serious about Burnett.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Dec 11, 2008 9:11 AM EST reply actions

Signing Free Agent pitchers

when there are good major-league ready alternatives in the system, is not Theo’s MO. Now I would rather have had Burnett than Wakefield, but I can see the reasoning behind that decision (Wake’s way cheaper, only a one-year commitment).

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by 0157H7 on Dec 11, 2008 10:50 AM EST reply actions

Like everyone has said: GOOD. A Burnett signing makes me shudder as I ponder the possibility of the next Clement/Pavano

by Realistic on Dec 11, 2008 11:20 AM EST reply actions

Aww... I wanted the MFY to pay over $100mil...

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by bdalebs on Dec 11, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions