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Burnett says he plans to stay in Toronto

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01:33 PM ET 07.18 | If he has his way, A.J. Burnett will survive the trade deadline. "I'm a Blue Jay and I plan on being here for the rest of the season," Burnett said last night. Burnett, after a first half which he describes as having "too many losses," enters tonight's start as the most tradeable asset the Jays have in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The speculation is fueled in large part by the opt-out clause in Burnett's contract, which opens the door at the end of this season for him to forgo the final two years of his five-year, $55 million (U.S.) deal and enter free agency.

Toronto Star

A.J. Burnett, AP A.J. Burnett, AP
July 18, 2008  03:05 PM ET

The Jays are probably gonna deal him. The market for pitching is pretty good now, as always, and Burnett will probably walk anyway.

July 18, 2008  05:13 PM ET

I think you're right. Why would Toronto risk him walking if they can get something for him now?

July 19, 2008  12:03 AM ET

Another team who let the market cool on them. Nobody wants that dog of a contract with two player options. He walks if he's good. You're stuck with him if he sucks.

July 19, 2008  12:16 AM ET

Did someone photoshop his right arm? It looks about 9 feet long.

 
July 21, 2008  02:27 AM ET

This one generated more interest than the Bedard thread

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