BIG Z Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 The Marlins have reportedly talked to at least six teams about A.J. Burnett. The White Sox are rumored to be the most aggressive pursuers of Burnett, and you can expect him to go somewhere before the deadline. Other teams in the sweepstakes include Baltimore, Toronto, San Diego, the Dodgers and the Angels. It sounds like the Marlins are willing to part with former closer Jorge Julio, whom the Marlins reportedly want, as well as Admin Bigbie. If you're in an NL only league, you should probably try to move him. Jul. 13 - 8:26 am et Source: Miami Herald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Of course Julio and Bigbie play for the Orioles and not the Marlins. Â Sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 and Begbie is an upgrade over who?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I meant for help this year, not next year. We need someone to continue the run for the playoffs, not to just sell off AJ and be complete sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Does anyone get the feeling that AJ in 2005 will be the new version of Mike Lowell in 2003? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Man Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 here's the article: Posted on Wed, Jul. 13, 2005     MARLINS A.J. BURNETT  Trade talks heat up The Marlins have reportedly talked with six teams about a possible A.J. Burnett trade. BY KEVIN BAXTER [email protected]  DETROIT - The Marlins have stepped up efforts to shop right-hander A.J. Burnett and are reportedly in trade discussions with at least six teams about deals that would net Florida a top reliever in return. The Chicago White Sox are believed to be the team most aggressively pursuing the pitcher, who will become a free agent after the season. But the Baltimore Orioles have also renewed attempts to woo the Marlins, offering a package centered on reliever Jorge Julio, while the Toronto Blue Jays entered the sweepstakes this week. The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have also been mentioned as possible trade partners. ''We're sensing that, based on the interest conveyed through the media, that there are a lot of suitors,'' said Darek Braunecker, the player's agent. Baltimore, which has been talking with Florida for some time about Burnett, has taken 24-year-old right-hander Daniel Cabrera (7-7, 4.90) off the table, instead offering 20-year-old Hayden Penn, a minor-leaguer who went 2-2 with a 6.75 ERA in seven big-league starts earlier this season. But they are willing to part with Julio (2-2, 4.24, a former closer whom the Marlins reportedly covet, as well as a left-handed-hitting outfielder, probably Admin Bigbie (.262, 4 HR, 17 RBI). The Blue Jays might be the most intriguing option because Burnett (5-5, 3.33) has made no secret of his desire to be reunited with former Marlins pitching coach Brad Arnsberg, now with Toronto. The Blue Jays are willing to deal closer Miguel Batista, a former Marlin, but he's owed more than $6 million on a contract that runs through 2006. Burnett will make about $1.8 million the rest of this season. The Marlins are also exploring several trade options that don't involve Burnett in an effort to shore up their leaky bullpen. They are known to be among four teams -- the others being Texas, Atlanta and the Chicago Cubs -- talking with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays about All-Star closer Danys Baez, who could be expendable now that Tampa has signed former Cubs closer Joe Borowski. They have also expressed interest in Kansas City left-hander Jeremy Affeldt, who made two trips to the disabled list this season with a strained groin, and might pursue the Colorado Rockies' Jay Witasick, a nine-year veteran who was released last fall by the San Diego Padres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Does anyone get the feeling that AJ in 2005 will be the new version of Mike Lowell in 2003? 853705[/snapback]Â I assume you mean he's good for a rumor a day, and each one of hem will declare the trade is imminent? Â It looks that way, although in AJ's case, I think there's more validity to some of the stories because teams in the hunt will always be more interested in front-line starting pitching than a third baseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Does anyone get the feeling that AJ in 2005 will be the new version of Mike Lowell in 2003? 853705[/snapback]Â I assume you mean he's good for a rumor a day, and each one of hem will declare the trade is imminent? Â It looks that way, although in AJ's case, I think there's more validity to some of the stories because teams in the hunt will always be more interested in front-line starting pitching than a third baseman. 853716[/snapback]Â Â yeah especially a 3rd baseman who's value is very low at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Does anyone get the feeling that AJ in 2005 will be the new version of Mike Lowell in 2003? 853705[/snapback]Â I assume you mean he's good for a rumor a day, and each one of hem will declare the trade is imminent? Â It looks that way, although in AJ's case, I think there's more validity to some of the stories because teams in the hunt will always be more interested in front-line starting pitching than a third baseman. 853716[/snapback]Â Pretty much, and that it's only exacerbated by the Herald's constant negative spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLRyan23 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 maybe AJ and Lowell will go to Tampa for Baez and Huff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 maybe AJ and Lowell will go to Tampa for Baez and Huff ? 853861[/snapback] And where does Tampa Bay come up with the money when their new owner is strangling the franchise? I was reading somewhere that they're actually are having some furniture liquidator selling merchandise on the concourse to make a few extra bucks. Even if AJ went 10-0 and Lowell hit .320 the rest of the way, the Devil Ray's won't be in contention. Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLRyan23 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 maybe AJ and Lowell will go to Tampa for Baez and Huff ? 853861[/snapback] And where does Tampa Bay come up with the money when their new owner is strangling the franchise? I was reading somewhere that they're actually are having some furniture liquidator selling merchandise on the concourse to make a few extra bucks. Even if AJ went 10-0 and Lowell hit .320 the rest of the way, the Devil Ray's won't be in contention. Makes no sense. 853867[/snapback] D-Rays ownership is taking alot of heat for not investing money into the team, and their new owner in NY, I think his name is Sternberg, is supposed to take over team operations next year. Huff and Baez actually do make alot of money combined, Huff I believe is Tampa's highest paid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. 853717[/snapback] care to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. 853717[/snapback] care to explain? 854024[/snapback]Â Â does that really help us now? thats why i am not feeling that. of course thats subject to opinion. Â what the sox need to do is package ozzie guillen up for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. 853717[/snapback] care to explain? 854024[/snapback]Â Â does that really help us now? thats why i am not feeling that. of course thats subject to opinion. Â what the sox need to do is package ozzie guillen up for us 854029[/snapback] I really dont see a trade in which we move AJ that helps us for now.... unless its for Mr Whiner, Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. 853717[/snapback] care to explain? 854024[/snapback]Â Â does that really help us now? thats why i am not feeling that. of course thats subject to opinion. Â what the sox need to do is package ozzie guillen up for us 854029[/snapback] I really dont see a trade in which we move AJ that helps us for now.... unless its for Mr Whiner, Sheffield 854030[/snapback]Â Â shame. i dont think a move should be made then if its not going to help out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what do you the white sox have to offer for us though? 853695[/snapback] Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson/Ryan Sweeney 853701[/snapback]Â meh. im not feeling that. 853717[/snapback] care to explain? 854024[/snapback]Â Â does that really help us now? thats why i am not feeling that. of course thats subject to opinion. Â what the sox need to do is package ozzie guillen up for us 854029[/snapback] I really dont see a trade in which we move AJ that helps us for now.... unless its for Mr Whiner, Sheffield 854030[/snapback]Â Â shame. i dont think a move should be made then if its not going to help out now 854032[/snapback] so if we start out like crap or just ok after the break, you keep AJ and just get a draft pick for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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