http://ballhype.com/mlb/pat_burrell/ The Web's top Pat Burrell news from BallHype - find more at http://ballhype.com/mlb/pat_burrell/ en BallHype http://backend.userland.com/rss http://images.dailyradar.com/media/img/ballhype/logo_120x60.png http://ballhype.com/mlb/pat_burrell/ 120 60 http://ballhype.com/article/burrell-appears-to-be-on-the-block-for-the-rays/ <p> Rumors are flooding the Internet that the Rays are offering up Pat Burrell in trade talks. The Rays are desperate to part with the bad contract of Burrell, a major disappointment in the DH role for the team and are even willing to trade bad contracts to rid themselves of the much maligned player. Burrell was an awful .221 at the plate with just 14 homers and 64 runs batted in. With limited athletic ability making him a liability in the outfield, Burrell's return on investment on his $9 million a year salary is very low. Tampa Bay is focusing on solidifying their bullpen and finding some additional offensive help this off-season and have been connected to a deal for Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley. Bradley also disappointed in Chicago, batting just .257 with 12 home runs and 40 RBI while alienating many in the organization. Rays Vice President Andrew Friedman believes that in Tampa Bay, Bradley will fit in a lot better. "That was part of the premise behind us going after him last winter,"&nbsp;...</p><p>Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: <a href="http://ballhype.com/mlb/">MLB</a>, <a href="http://ballhype.comhttp://ballhype.com/mlb/tampa_bay_devil_rays/">Tampa Bay Rays</a>, <a href="http://ballhype.comhttp://ballhype.com/mlb/milton_bradley/">Milton Bradley</a>, <a href="http://ballhype.comhttp://ballhype.com/mlb/pat_burrell/">Pat Burrell</a></p> http://ballhype.com/article/burrell-appears-to-be-on-the-block-for-the-rays/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:03:02 +0000 MLB Tampa Bay Rays Milton Bradley Pat Burrell