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A long term deal to an injury prone pitcher so soon after Hampton? They must be desperate.

Good Money for the Blue Jays second best starter last year.

That should now make the Peavy signing a little interesting.

As far as these "no-trade clauses", I have one for you.
Perform well and we won't trade your arse.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 06:56 AM ET  12.05 by CardsFan2

A long term deal to an injury prone pitcher so soon after Hampton? They must be desperate.

You stole my thunder. Didn't they learn anything from the Hampton mess? I hope they do it, cause then they won't be a threat to my Phils anytime soon.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  12.05 by 2008 WFC

You stole my thunder. Didn't they learn anything from the Hampton mess? I hope they do it, cause then they won't be a threat to my Phils anytime soon.

In the Braves defense they did not pen that contract, though they did trade for it, but Colorado was paying part of it, how much I do not know. Either way Hampton is and will be a bust.

Another team stepping on the Yanks hopes and dreams.

Kerry Wood South......

He's been relativelty healthy 3 of the last 4 years. The only problem is that he's only thrown 200 innings three times in his career. Considering the market and Wren's means to spend money this offseason, why not make this move. I just personally think they should have pulled the trigger on the Peavy deal. He would have been a better pickup.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  12.05 by Cubsfanil

Another team stepping on the Yanks hopes and dreams.

So you think everythin is about the Yanees? Ha.

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 08:49 AM ET  12.05 by Jimbo1082

He's been relativelty healthy 3 of the last 4 years

that's a relative statement........(pun intended)

The guy has trouble written ALL OVER him-
firstly- he's not been healthy
he's made only 30 starts TWO times in his career
he's had only ONE season (last year) that he's been MORE than
3 games over .500 %........best season other than last year
was 2002- 12 & 9

He ONLY stays healthy during contract years.....
and you want to give him FIVE years-
that's just POOR MANAGEMENT
- what the hell has happened to the braves ??

Why not spend a little more and go after C.C.? Seriously.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  12.05 by hardball551

Why not spend a little more and go after C.C.? Seriously.

In all fairness to the Braves management it's not a little more money for CC. It's at least double the committed dollars.

Atlanta Braves... enjoy the right handed Mike Hampton

Burnett really thinks he is hot shhyt apparently these days. Not only is he demanding 5 years but he also wants a no trade clause. Might be asking for too much there. I did love that last line about how the expensive nature of the deal is in effect its own no trade clause as it would prohibit other teams from trading for him.

I'd be stunned if the Braves guaranteed 5 years for Burnett. They'll regret that one if they do it.

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Originally posted 09:43 AM ET  12.05 by TenRingsSTL

I'd be stunned if the Braves guaranteed 5 years for Burnett. They'll regret that one if they do it.

Yeah but they lost most of last years starting rotation so they have a lot of holes to fill. When you are that desperate you kind of have to overpay and hand out longer deals than you would normally want to.

BTW: this morning Frank Wren specifically said the fifth year is not guaranteed.... but is "easily achievable"....

The Braves have also had a policy of not giving no trade clauses.....

I still believe (possibly incorrectly) that this is playing out in public because they are letting the Padres know that there is a limited shelf life on any possibility of a Peavy trade.... it's highly unusual for the Braves to talk about offers or pending deals.... just raises the antaenna..... I'm not saying they won't sing Burnett, but they're letting the Swap Meet know that time is running out on the Peavy trade possibilities....