nydailynews.com - 11/19/2008
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DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Tuesday, November 18th 2008, 9:20 PM The Yankees and Red Sox won't meet again on the field until April, but the two American League East rivals are preparing to square off for the services of at least one major free agent in the coming weeks. NEWS' HOT STOVE CENTRAL ...
newsday.com - 11/19/2008
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newsday.com —
The Yankees still are preparing a formal offer
for righthanded pitcher A.J. Burnett, a club official said...
yesterday, but the Red Sox have become serious competitors to land him.
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Source: Yanks still trying to woo Burnett
mysportsrumors.com - 11/18/2008
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mysportsrumors.com —
A.J. Burnett is poised to become a very
rich man thanks to the off season aggressiveness of...
the New York Yankees. The New York Post reports that the Yankees are prepared to offer Burnett a five year deal worth $80 million. If these reports are true then it definitely shows the Yankees are serious.
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Burnett lined up for big payday
nj.com - 11/19/2008
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Getty ImagesCC Sabathia is the most sought-after free
agent this offseason. Things don't move as quickly this...
time of year as we all hope they would or think they should. The Yankees offered CC Sabathia $140 million for six years...
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Yankees-Sabathia: What's the holdup?
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So It Begins
YFSF —
... serious competitors to land him. The Red Sox's pursuit of Burnett complicates the Yankees' plans. A source close to Burnett said that a half-dozen teams are in contention for his services: the Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Braves, Phillies and Orioles. The Red Sox, the source said, have significantly increased their involvement in the pitcher in the past 36 hours and are now "fully engaged."
Update: Confirmation from the Daily News: According to an industry source, Boston plans to be a major ...
Report: Sox plan to be 'major player' for Burnett
Red Sox Monster —
Well, friends, it appears we have a good ol' fashioned Red Sox-Yankees arms race on our hands. At least that appears to be the case based on this New York Post story this morning, which suggests that not only are the Sox interested in Derek Lowe, they'll make a run at 18-game winner A.J. Burnett. From the story: According to an industry source, Boston plans to be a major player for A.J. Burnett, one of the pitchers the Yankees are targeting along with CC Sabathia to bolster their starting rotation. Derek Lowe, another arm coveted by the Bombers, is also on Boston's radar. ...
Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 11/19
SOX & Dawgs —
... intentions or are they just trying to drive the price up on the Yankees and their open checkbook this offseason. One thing’s for sure, if you asked any member of the Red Sox whether they would want him or not, I don’t think you’d find anyone that would say no since they can’t beat Burnett. If you can’t beat them, join ‘em. In this case, it would be the Red Sox trying to join forces with Burnett.
The Red Sox will not be making an offer to C.C. Sabathia.
Dan over at Red Sox Monster found some pictures of Big ...
Hot Stove Update
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog —
Several sources have the Red Sox in discussions for A. J. Burnett. Newsday, Daily News. The Yankees also have interest in Burnett and are reportedly making a 4 year offer. The Daily News also reports that the Red Sox are still interested in Lowe. If the Red Sox land either Burnett or Lowe then they will have some room to trade Buchholz to the Rangers for a catcher. ...
Yanks, Sox to wage war for Burnett?
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog —
Here we go again. According to an industry source, Boston plans to be a major player for A.J. Burnett, one of the pitchers the Yankees are targeting along with CC Sabathia to bolster their starting rotation. Derek Lowe, another arm coveted by ...
Swisher's on first
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... were leaked. Though the Daily News paints the picture of a highly interested Red Sox club , but if we were the Yanks, we'd be skeptical of their interest. If the Red Sox interest is legitimate, then Burnett certainly isn't worth entering into a bidding war (though those ...
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