The Yankees intended to make four-year offers on A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe for about $14-15 million annually (in other words, close to $60 million each). However, Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker, is telling teams he's only considering five-year proposals, and Lowe's agent, Scott Boras, apparently also suggested the Yankees aren't in the ballpark.This is what happens when a bum like Carlos Silva gets 4-years $48 million - the entire pitching market is completely screwed up.
Lowe is 36 years old, does he really expect a team to pay him until he's 40? And even though it might make some sense to give Burnett 5 years, when it's all said and done I'd be very surprised if either of these guys get what they're looking for.
Heyman also reported today that the Yankees remain interesting in Orlando Hudson and that he's looking for a 5-year $50 million deal. I think Hudson is a good ballplayer, both offensively and defensively, but I'd rather the Yanks just stick with Robinson Cano. I think it would be a big mistake to give up on him after one down year.
The Mets, Dodgers and Indians are also interested in Hudson.
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1) Let Lowe go find his money elsewhere. He's just not that good in the AL, and it's typical Boaras crap that will end up fooling some idiot GM into overpaying in both money and years.
2) Burnett can take a hike, too, if he's looking for a 5 year deal.
3) Re-sign Pettitte, put the money you save on Burnett and Lowe into a little extra for CC and another player. I'm still convinced the Yankees could get more out of Garland over the next 4 years than either Lowe or Burnett.
4) Orlando Hudson? Pass. I realize the guy is a good 2B, but over the next 5 years, Robinson Cano will be a better player, I guarantee that. As much as I'm not into the idea of signing Burnett or Lowe, I'd take that $50M and put it towards them rather than Hudson.
I say take A.J with a club opt. and stick with Cano for now.
I agree for the most part Pinstripes. I'm just not sold on Garland yet, I'd like to see what kind of deal he wants.
Liam, that's the problem. I don't think he's going to take a deal with a club option. He wants 5 years guaranteed.
5 years guaranteed won't be there for either of these guys though. I think they might be overestimating the market. Yanks should wait this one out, none of these guys are signing anytime soon.
Unreal; there is a report this morning that Ricciardi is open to a 5-year deal for Burnett, which probably means here comes a five year offer from the Yanks.
How could any team want to give this guy five years?
There is no way in the world I'd offer Burnett five years, not with his history of injuries. He just so happens to throw more than 200 innings in contract years, by the way. Nor would I offer Lowe more than three years, not at his age and, though he's been fairly good lately, not given only decent career numbers from Lowe. His last year in the AL had an ERA well over 5. It's a good point about how that colossal bust Silva's contract has helped warp the free agent market, Greg.
I still say pursue Teixeira, especially if mediocre and oft-injured pitchers are commanding big bucks and long-term deals. At least Teixeira is reliable, a good two-way player, and produces. Regardless of the Swisher pickup (which I like), it's still an upgrade position for the Yankees. I'd rather see the Yanks commit long-term to a good position player than a mediocre or unreliable pitcher any day of the week.
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Jason I agree on all three points; I wouldn't want to see the Yankees give him 5 years, I don't like Derek Lowe, and I think the Yankees should still go after Teixeira. They need to replace some of the offense they're losing with Giambi and Abreu.
A lot of people are still saying the Yankees are in on Teixeira. They're just waiting to see where the market is. Apparently the Angels are going to offer him a deal based around the 8 years $153 MM that Miguel Cabrera got. Maybe something for the same money over 7 or something like that.
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