Yanks And Sox To Clash Over Pitcher?
Interesting story here in Newsday about the Red Sox supposedly being "fully engaged" on A.J. Burnett. We know that Toronto has offered 4-years and $54 million, so I think he signs for at least 4/$60 and probably more. Considering his injury history and overall numbers I am not desperate to see him in a Yankees' uniform anytime soon.
Obviously, any pitcher with a brain is going to wait until Sabathia signs and sets the market. The risk for the Yankees is what happens if Sabathia goes somewhere else? I imagine they would then turn around and make Burnett and probably Derek Lowe gigantic offers and that would be a big mistake.
