ajc.com - 12/4/2008
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The Braves have made an offer to free-agent pitcher A.J. Burnett, who is considered the second-best starter available this offseason behind CC Sabathia. General Manager Frank Wren confirmed Thursday that an offer had been made to Burnett, who spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue ...
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boston.com - 12/4/2008
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Just as the Red Sox were announcing a
new $40.5 million contract for Dustin Pedroia yesterday, baseball's...
sputtering offseason finally began to whir. The pitching market began to develop, and the price appeared to be going up.
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sports.espn.go.com - 12/5/2008
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Posted by Jayson Stark The hot topic in
baseball Thursday was which initial-laden free-agent starter will be...
the first to sign -- A.J. Burnett or CC Sabathia ? For weeks now, I'd have guessed it would be Sabathia. But not anymore. I'm flip-flopping ...
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Braves Make Offer to A.J. Burnett
Talking Chop —
Via DOB at the AJC during the press conference introducing Javier Vazquez:
General Manager Frank Wren confirmed Thursday that an offer had been made but declined to discuss financial terms. Wren did say that, contrary to a published report, there is no guaranteed fifth-year in the proposal. It is believed to be a four-year offer with a fifth-year option at an average annual salary of around $15 million.
Not as aggressive as originally thought, but still a strong play for Burnett.
Braves Make Offer To A.J. Burnett
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves GM Frank Wren confirmed today that he made an offer to free agent starter A.J. Burnett. Wren added that the proposal does not guarantee a fifth year. O'Brien believes there is a fifth-year option. He adds that the deal averages $15MM per year. It doesn't really sound like the type of offer Burnett needs to pounce on. ...
Ten Things I Think I Think:Thanks Atlanta
Cubbie Nation - Notes from the Front Office —
... And for the record, I'm starting to get really excited about the Braves in 2009. If they can land A.J. Burnett as rumored, I'd certainly consider them the NL East frontrunners for next season. ...
Braves Make Offer To Burnett
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
According to Dan O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Braves have made an offer for free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett. ...
Braves Chasing Burnett
Hot Foot —
... the AJC is reporting that the Braves have made an offer to free agent SP AJ Burnett. The offer is supposedly in the range of four years for 15m per year. The Braves have been rumored in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes, and also traded for Javier Vazquez yesterday. ...
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My Pinstripes —
... Braves GM Frank Wren has confirmed that Atlanta has made a contract offer to free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett. Rumors have it that it's a 5-year deal, but the ...
With Yanks looming, Braves pushing for A.J.
River Avenue Blues —
... , David O’Brien at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on a definite offer forthcoming from Atlanta at four years with an option and $15 million per year. Thus, enter the Yankees. O’Brien’s sources are claiming that the Yankees will ...
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Major League Baseball News 12/4/2008
The Braves have made an offer to free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett, general manager Frank Wren acknowledged on Thursday. Terms of the offer weren't revealed but a Major League source said that it is for four years with an option.
