ESPN insider

 

Will A.J. stay or go?

Jul 25 - With A.J. Burnett producing another dominant start and the Marlins playing better baseball, they are weighing whether or not to trade Burnett by Sunday's deadline, Peter Gammons reports.

 

"We don't have to trade A.J. If we can make ourselves better in 2005 and for the future, we'll listen," said Marlins GM Larry Beinfest.

 

The White Sox and the Red Sox appear to be the two top suitors for Burnett. The White Sox would reportedly be willing to part with reliever Damaso Marte and rookie Brandon McCarthy, while the Red Sox are dangling Bronson Arroyo, with the possibility they could also include hot prospect Anibal Sanchez, Gammons reports.

 

it said contreras MIGHT be in the trade on rotoworld, i'm just saying it makes the trade that much worse if he is in it. also, konerko will be on @ 3:48 on espnnews

it said contreras MIGHT be in the trade on rotoworld, i'm just saying it makes the trade that much worse if he is in it.  also, konerko will be on @ 3:48 on espnnews

that rotoworld update was based on a story from today's trib. since the paper hit the street it appears (at least through the radio reports) that the count is not in the deal.

 

at least that's what they're saying. right now.

 

as for the quotes from the marlins gm, that's just a bunch of posturing. he knows they're f***ed if they keep aj.

i'm on the "what's the big deal" bandwagon as well.

 

On my list the sox need:

1)reliever

2)bat

3)starter.

 

I'd be willing to overpay for 1 and 2, not for 3. Especially for burnett. Just cause he's the best on the market doesn't mean we need him.