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I fully expect the Yankees to sign Sabathia, Burnett, and Lowe.

Having said that, it wouldn't surprise me if the Mets swoop in and sign one of the remaining two.

I pray the Yanks get Burnett, the fact that it may eliminate Lowe is worth it alone.

I dont understand what the hold up is with Burnett, he has a 80 mil/5yr offer on the table from the Yanks and that's the most he is going to get from anyone

Well, screw it, looks like we're back to our old form, sign Burnett, Lowe and Manny too, while we're dumping off young talent for old players past their prime. I think they're bringing John Kruk in for a physical this week, too.

As a Yankee fan-
I really hope he picks Atl.
I cannot look at hiim sitting on the bench for the first
4 years of the deal- hurt-
then winning 20 games as a 39 year old expecting another contract

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Originally posted 08:38 AM ET  12.11 by Atro Steals Yer Base

Well, screw it, looks like we're back to our old form, sign Burnett, Lowe and Manny too, while we're dumping off young talent for old players past their prime. I think they're bringing John Kruk in for a physical this week, too.

Robinson Cano for Jeff Kent

I like Burnett better then Lowe also.Im also intrigued by Sheets.

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Originally posted 07:42 AM ET  12.11 by Sito45

I dont understand what the hold up is with Burnett, he has a 80 mil/5yr offer on the table from the Yanks and that's the most he is going to get from anyone

Guess you didn't read the MLB.com article that said the Braves offered 80mil/5y...

After the signing of CC to go along with Wang and Joba... I do not see how AJ wouldnt take more $$$ and the chance at a few rings along the way.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 08:38 AM ET  12.11 by Atro Steals Yer Base

Well, screw it, looks like we're back to our old form, sign Burnett, Lowe and Manny too, while we're dumping off young talent for old players past their prime. I think they're bringing John Kruk in for a physical this week, too.

Who would the Yankees be dumping to get CC, Burnett, Lowe or Manny? So we gave up Melky... that is just to make room for AAA Prospect Austin Jackson to play CF in 2010

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  12.11 by jgb

As a Yankee fan- I really hope he picks Atl.I cannot look at hiim sitting on the bench for the first4 years of the deal- hurt-then winning 20 games as a 39 year old expecting another contract

He is 31... five years would be 36

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET  12.11 by Yankee27

Who would the Yankees be dumping to get CC, Burnett, Lowe or Manny? So we gave up Melky... that is just to make room for AAA Prospect Austin Jackson to play CF in 2010

I was probably unclear. I was refeffing to the Cano trade that happened last night, and how it is just like old times, abandoning the young for old players past their primes. I do like your take on the Cano trade, but I would have rather seen Gardener in center next season than what we got for Cano. Jackson could have come in and played RF.

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  12.11 by Atro Steals Yer Base

I was probably unclear. I was refeffing to the Cano trade that happened last night, and how it is just like old times, abandoning the young for old players past their primes. I do like your take on the Cano trade, but I would have rather seen Gardener in center next season than what we got for Cano. Jackson could have come in and played RF.

Wait for it...

Go to Atlanta, PLEASE! His #'s will be so much better and the Evil Empire is not where you want to be.

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  12.11 by Yankee27

He is 31... five years would be 36

whatever....
I still don't want to see him screw us for the first 4 years

Good Riddance, the first time that landmine brings his 4 plus ERA to Toronto (if his monty burns style body holds up) I am there to watch that d'bag get lit up. NY enjoy the damaged goods.

For everyone who cried that the Yanks were trying to buy the WS from 2001 to 2008 you can now admit you were wrong. THIS is trying to buy the WS lol.

Seriously - who isnt trying to buy their WS nowadays. The Red Sux did. The Angels/Cubs/Mutts/fill the blank try...
All in all, this guy may be a step above Carl Pavano. He had two good yrs in the past 7 - both contract walk years (ok, technically one was an opt-out yr). He has stuff, but his body wont stand up to a 5yr contract. Let the freakin braves take him and deal with the consequences.