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five year deal for burnett? isnt he known to be injury prone. that figures.

If either of these numbnuts gets 5 years for $15 million per than the apocalypse is indeed upon us

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Originally posted 06:06 AM ET  11.21 by salvaje50

If either of these numbnuts gets 5 years for $15 million per than the apocalypse is indeed upon us

Wow, I'm agreeing with a Boston fan, this crap is ludicrous!

The more injury prone, the longer the contract that will be demanded. That's the ugly math of free agency, and there will be suckers to take the bait.

If Boras says the "Yankees aren't in the ballpark" then that dumbass will eventually come to the realization that no one is. Good luck with that.

Not that I agree with it, I could see the Sox offering 5 years 60 mil total for Lowe. Prolly incentive laden... But Burnett? Man.. he would be lucky to give them 3 years worth of starts in 5 years. Definately not worth the money.

Word on the street is that Lowe is looking for 16mil/year. Not sure how he figures he is going to get that amount. Burnett wants 5 years ...... but can't put together a solid season. Sox and Yankees aren't dumb ... yankees learned their mistake with Pavano (I would like to think) and the Sox don't just jump into that (see Pedro Martinez).

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Originally posted 06:27 AM ET  11.21 by Chasin' Utleys

Wow, I'm agreeing with a Boston fan, this crap is ludicrous!

Both are dewchebags

The red sucks would probably do some domeshyt like that. after all they did show JD drew the money

What would Sandy get?

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Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  11.21 by The Original Tony

What would Sandy get?

Sandy Koufax? I love that dude!!!!!!!!!!!! He was effin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  11.21 by Ysary

Word on the street is that Lowe is looking for 16mil/year. Not sure how he figures he is going to get that amount. Burnett wants 5 years ...... but can't put together a solid season. Sox and Yankees aren't dumb ... yankees learned their mistake with Pavano (I would like to think) and the Sox don't just jump into that (see Pedro Martinez).

a contending team would pay for BOTH-
-for 2-3 years big $$ - it's worth it.
but not for 4+ years- that even for the Yanks is just bad business

especially burnett- a strong wind could land him o the DL

Good, CC in the Bx, bring back Andy for a year or so.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  11.21 by jgb

a contending team would pay for BOTH- -for 2-3 years big $$ - it's worth it.but not for 4+ years- that even for the Yanks is just bad businessespecially burnett- a strong wind could land him o the DL

Well then I guess noone is contending as I do not expect anyone to get both.

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Originally posted 08:03 AM ET  11.21 by TypeO

If Boras says the "Yankees aren't in the ballpark" then that dumbass will eventually come to the realization that no one is. Good luck with that.

I wish the Yankees would tell Boros "thanks for letting us know we are not in your balpark. Since we arent in your ballpark we are dropping all interest in either player immediately. Fu(k your ballpark Boros."

This is a lot of hearsay with no real evidence. Any agent worth his commission is going to try to get the max deal. No one is going to give Burnett 5 yrs at 15 mil. Both Lowe and Burnett won't flinch until C.C. makes a decision. If he takes the 140 mil or so from the Yankees, they can each ask for a little more. Nothing is going to happen for pitchers as long as C.C. is waiting.

Agents like Boras are whats wrong with baseball!!!! All these players getting all this money that they dont deserve. Lowe is getting up there in age, Burnett can get hurt just walking up to the mound and even Sabatia has not proven himself in the playoffs. Yet there are going to be teams that will give them what they are asking for and most likely then not it will be the Yankees.

You have to put a time limit on your offers..... like the Angels with Teixeira.... you have to give it your best shot and then move on..... you can't wait until February to know whether you have CC.... at that point, if you don't get him, everyone else you might have considered has already signed....

I wish Boras "wasn't in the ballpark" he is killing the game. He wants a 5yr contract for Burnett. I wouldn't give him 5 week contract. Some team should be creative and sign him for 2 yrs guaranteed. And every year there after if he pitches a certain number of innings he meets his cap for that year. If not pro rate his salary. There is your 5 yrs Boris. Oh and the owners gets to opt out after 2 yrs :)

BTW hello board.....