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Fantasy Sports Experience:
Left fielder Pat
Burrell has agreed to a 2 year $16 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday ending his 9 year relationship with the Philadelphia
Phillies. We explain what this does for Burrell's fantasy value and why he might be a guy worth targeting a bit sooner than usual.
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Via InGameNow
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January 05, 2009
Burrell may not be as hot of a free agent signing as the Yankees trio of CC, AJ, and Teixeira, but he should make a splash with his new team. And that team is (drum-roll please!) - the Rays! Read more by following the link...
Via Vegas Watch
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January 07, 2009
Rays sign Pat Burrell for two years, $16MM.Analysis: Snyder, Cameron, Szymborski, LL, Law.CHONE projection: .236/.366/.429, 492 PAs, 23 homers, 13 RAA/150.That SLG seems really low, but I suppose the combined effect of changing leagues and parks and getting a year older is significant. I'm certainly not one to argue with CHONE.Comparing this to the Ibanez contract is shooting...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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January 05, 2009
During the history of the Devil Rays the franchise appeared at times to be trying to lose. Now they are the Rays, a team that went from last to first and now are ensuring that they will not be one-hit wonders by signing Pat
This was a very good signing especially at the price, two-years ...
Via 700 Level
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January 05, 2009
It's official, Pat Burrell has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays pending a physical. I did my farewell of sorts to The Bat back when the Phils signed Ibanez, so feel free to get out your Kleenex and stroll down memory lane. I'm worried a bit about Pat in terms of the lack of night life in Tampa and ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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January 05, 2009
According to Ken Rosenthal and Buster Olney, the Tampa Bay Rays have signed free agent outfielder Pat Burrell to a two-year $16 million deal.Olney says that Burrell is expected to be the Rays' DH most of the time.Last year with the world champion Phillies Burrell hit .250/.367/.507 with 33 HR ...
Via All Things Philly Sports
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January 05, 2009
We knew this day was coming ever since Raul Ibanez signed with the Phillies.
Pat Burrell, who spent 9 years in a Phillies uniform, signed a 2 year
deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team the Phils vanquished in the
World Series. Burrell signed for a relatively cheap 16 million dollars
over the two years and will be the Rays designated hitter. That's a
great deal for someone...
Via Beerleaguer
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January 05, 2009
FoxSports Ken Rosenthal cites Major League sources in his report that former Phillie Pat Burrell will go to Tampa Bay to become the team’s new designated hitter. Burrell hit .250/.367/.507 last season with 33 homers. The Phillies elected not to offer arbitration to the left fielder in December and there was a report that Burrell turned down the Phillies’ two-year, $22 million...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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January 06, 2009
The Pat Burrell era in Philadelphia officially ended Monday, as it is being reported that he is close to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, reportedly worth $16
While Burrell is certainly not as big a signing as CC Sabathia or Mark Teixeira, he has been one of the league?s best ...
Via FullCountPitch.com
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January 06, 2009
By Gary
The Baseball Hot Stove might actually be starting to heat up with yesterday’s signings of outfielders Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley. The American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays signed the 32 year old Burrell to a two year $16 million dollar contract to be their full-time ...
Via Oriole Post
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January 05, 2009
With spring training fast approaching, it looks like some more chips have come off the table as both Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley have found new homes.The Tampa Bay Rays got the right-handed bat they needed as they signed Pat Burrell to a two year, 16 million dollar deal (a freaking bargain ...
Via Cub Reporter
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January 05, 2009
Our wonderful radio listening audience heard Bruce Levine of ESPN1000 reporting that the Milton Bradley signing is about to become official. Three years and $30M sounds like the damage, which seems a bit expensive with the Rays about to sign Pat Burrell for two years and $16M total. I'll chime in later with a thorough analysis, but adding the AL OPS leader, even if a bit of a...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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January 05, 2009
The Tampa Bay Rays have made their biggest splash of the offseason, signing Pat Burrell to a two year $16 million contract, ESPN's Jayson Stark reports.The deal is not yet official and Burrell is scheduled to soon take a physical.This signing helps the Rays greatly, as there was a hole in the DH slot following the departures of former Met, Cliff Floyd, and Rocco Baldelli.The...
Via Sliding Into Home
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January 05, 2009
From Mychael Urban:The Rays agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell on Monday, dramatically increasing the likelihood of free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi returning to the A's. An industry source told MLB.com on Monday afternoon that Oakland could sign Giambi this week, likely ...
Via tonyblogs.net
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January 06, 2009
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Texas rallies in closing seconds for Fiesta Bowl victory over Ohio State |FOX Sports.com|
Steelers' James Harrison wins Defensive Player of the Year award |CBS Sports.com|
Pat Burrell leaves champion Phils, signs with runner-up Rays |MLB.com|
Cubs set to ink Milton Bradley to 3-year, $30 ...
Via Reds Minor Leagues
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January 06, 2009
C Trent just posted an interview he had with Chris Dickerson, discussing his new website (weplaygreen.ORG). Go give it a
There is also the news that the Cubs signed Milton Bradley for 3 years and 30 million, while the Rays signed Pat Burrell for 2 years and 16 million. I would have offered ...
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