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Burnett deciding between Yankees and Braves

Print | Comments () Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 10, 2008 09:53 PM

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LAS VEGAS - 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.

If the Yankees land Burnett, it could significantly affect their interest in Derek Lowe, though it is not out of the question that New York could sign Sabathia, Burnett and Lowe. Agent Scott Boras, who represents Lowe, had a meeting scheduled with the Yankees tonight.

Boras, of course, also represents free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, in whom the Yankees also have interest.

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9 comments so far...

The Yankee orginization treats its fans better than any other professional team. They bring the best players, they are providing a fantastic stadium and they continue to out class all other clubs.

I am thankful everyday for God making me a Yankee fan.

Posted by MM December 10, 08 10:29 PM

Thank God!

Posted by soxnation71 December 10, 08 11:31 PM

Hey MM, I hope Burnett takes the Yankees' offer. He'll perform like Carl Pavano the first 4 years, then when he's playing for another contract, he'll finally play like Burnett of 2008.

We'll see what kind of tune you sing about how the Yankees treat their fans when you start paying $10 for hot dogs at the new stadium.

Posted by denver_soxfan December 11, 08 10:11 AM

Outspend is the right word. Classless is a better definition MM. A-Rod ??? Please, get a grip sir!

Posted by Kevin December 11, 08 10:13 AM

How many championships have they brought you this decade?

Posted by CS December 11, 08 10:30 AM

Yeah! It's been a great 8 years down in YankeeLand. So much to cheer about!

I'd say it's a little bit better in Boston.....sorry.

I'd be pretty ripped to have the highest payroll every year for the past 8 years and nothing to show for it! Now that's a lot to be thankful for....I Guess?

Posted by H.G.Wells December 11, 08 10:31 AM

NY is a tough place to live and work We pay the highest utility costs in the nation , the highest property taxs, the worst transit system and as an added pleasure we get bombed........thats why we need the YANKEES to spend...We can't forget the sense of NORMALCY and PRIDE we had when our sports team STOOD UP and PLAYED for all of us after 911

Posted by bob m December 11, 08 12:35 PM

anyone who says the new york subway is the worst in the nation has never ridden the T. sure the new york subway lay out makes little to no sense, but the drivers arent drunk and its not in debt out its ass. also normalcy is a work invented by i believe FDR

Posted by kurt vonnegut December 11, 08 01:17 PM

The best thing about red sox fans is that more than half are "Band Wagon" jumpers that have no idea what the hell they are talking about. Where were all these so called fans before the Red Sox started winning????

They trade away Manny and give away a world chapionship in the process....yeah real smart management.... Get a grip Yankee fans are true fans that love the game and team no matter the outcome....we believe in our team always!!!!

Posted by Chris December 11, 08 02:43 PM