July 25, 200521 yr Burnett options narrow BY CLARK SPENCER cspencer@herald.com The Marlins have apparently narrowed their focus to the Chicago White Sox in discussions for A.J. Burnett, but there remains a chance the pitcher won't be dealt before Sunday's trade deadline. That's because the White Sox aren't sure they can sign Burnett, a free agent after the season, to an extension that would keep him in Chicago beyond this year. Burnett said he's content to remain with the Marlins through this season but would rather test the free agent market to gauge his value than agree to an extension with a new team if the Marlins are able to work out a trade. ''If it's the right team and the right place, why not?'' Burnett said of signing an extension if traded. ``But I'm still pretty key on seeing what's going on in the off-season.'' The White Sox could likely give up minor-league starter Brandon McCarthy and left-handed reliever Damaso Marte to get Burnett. If they trade Burnett, the Marlins might also look to acquire a starting pitcher from some other team. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sport...ll/12214800.htm
July 25, 200521 yr Marte and a prospect aren't enough... we need another starter to fill the void... give me Contreras and let the ChiSox pay some of his salary.
July 25, 200521 yr If this includes Contreras, GITRDUN!!!!!! 874037[/snapback] Why exactly do you want Contreras? He's proven himself to be an average pitcher in the USA at best, has a huge contract, can't handle high-pressure situations (as in Fenway park) and might be 47 year old.
July 25, 200521 yr If the White Sox do end up making a deal for Burnett they will most likely not include Jose Contreras in any trade. He will be kept for depth. If McCarthy (White Sox current #6 starter) were to be traded along with Contreras they would have nobody to backup the rotation if El Duque went down again with another injury. Most likely Contreras will not be traded.
July 25, 200521 yr If the White Sox do end up making a deal for Burnett they will most likely not include Jose Contreras in any trade. He will be kept for depth. If McCarthy (White Sox current #6 starter) were to be traded along with Contreras they would have nobody to backup the rotation if El Duque went down again with another injury. Most likely Contreras will not be traded. 874126[/snapback] I can't see us accepting a deal that would be just Marte and McCarthy... it seems to little for what AJ has to offer. I think they have to give us Contreras in order to get AJ.
July 25, 200521 yr If the White Sox do end up making a deal for Burnett they will most likely not include Jose Contreras in any trade. He will be kept for depth. If McCarthy (White Sox current #6 starter) were to be traded along with Contreras they would have nobody to backup the rotation if El Duque went down again with another injury. Most likely Contreras will not be traded. 874126[/snapback] I can't see us accepting a deal that would be just Marte and McCarthy... it seems to little for what AJ has to offer. I think they have to give us Contreras in order to get AJ. 874147[/snapback] It's a rent; Marte and the pitching prospect is top value in return for a player of Burnett's caliber in a rent.
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