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| The Phillies are the latest team to garner interest in hurler A.J. Burnett, according to their official team website. |
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| There is speculation that the Jays will explore the market to see what they can get for ace hurler Roy Halladay, according to the Star-Ledger. He has two-years and $30 million left on his deal with the club. |
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| The Red Sox are believed to be serious contenders in the hunt to sign A.J. Burnett, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com. |
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| Other than trying to re-sign hurler A.J. Burnett, GM J.P. Ricciardi indicated that the Jays are going to be idle in free agency, according to MLB.com. Ricciardi said, "We're still going to keep listening and seeing what's available to us. But right now, I don't see us getting involved with anybody. Something is going to have to really make sense for us and the best way would be via trade."
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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports indicates that the Jays' four-year offer to A.J. Burnett for $54 million is inaccurate. The Jays are waiting and are yet to make a proposal. |
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| The Boston Red Sox have apparently thrown their hats into the ring in what could become a three-way battle between AL East rivals to land free-agent right hander A.J. Burnett, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| The Yankees are reportedly believed to be preparing an offer for A.J. Burnett, potentially a five-year deal worth $80 million, according to the Toronto Star. |
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| The Jays are still waiting to make a formal offer to A.J. Burnett, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com. |
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| Hank Steinbrenner confirmed that the Yankees are going to make offers to A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe, according to LoHud.com. Steinbrenner said, "We’re prepared to make offers to Burnett and Lowe. I’m starting to become very optimistic. I think it’s going to be mutually beneficial to us and for these particular players that we’re after for them to join the Yankees."
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| GM J.P. Ricciardi realizes the Blue Jays won't offer the best financial deal for A.J. Burnett, but hopes he likes Toronto enough to re-sign, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
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| The Yankees will make an offer to A.J. Burnett, according to ESPN. |
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| A.J. Burnett is interested in playing for the Braves, according to MLBblogs.com. Burnett notably respects manager Bobby Cox and the Braves' organization. |
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| The Blue Jays top priority is to retain pitcher A.J. Burnett and the club has a four-year, $54 million offer ready for him, according to the Toronto Star. |
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| A.J. Burnett filed for free agency on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Aaron Hill missed much of last season due to concussion problems, but the symptoms have cleared, and he should be ready for spring training, according to BlueJays.com. |
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| The Boston Red Sox will not likely be players for free agent hurler A.J. Burnett, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| The Blue Jays and Gregg Zaun have agreed to part ways, according to mlblogs.com. Zaun is a free agent and hopes to land a backup job with a contender or a regular role on a team with a young pitching staff. |
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| Adam Loewen's transition from the mound to the field is under way in Hawaii, according to MLB.com. Loewen has been sharpening his hitting skills in the batter's box and getting used to wearing a first baseman's glove. |
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| The Blue Jays would reportedly like to deal Lyle Overbay to the Mariners, and are willing to eat some of his salary, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| A.J. Burnett has officially told the Blue Jays that he will opt out of his contract to become a free agent, according to FOXsports.com. |
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| The Blue Jays claimed Les Walrond off of waivers from the Phillies, according to MLB.com. |
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| A.J. Burnett will not be going to the Cardinals or Nationals, according to Fox Sports. |
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| MLB.com reports that reliever Kelvin Jimenez was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. |
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| The Toronto Blue Jays claimed shortstop Angel Sanchez off of waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Orioles will reportedly be interested in hurler A.J. Burnett if he opts out of his contract with Toronto, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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