From Bill Brink at the PG:
First baseman/right fielder Garrett Jones, previously reported as a player the Yankees wanted to acquire in the deal, was not part of the discussions, the source said.
It seems the Pirates prefer to assume more of Burnett's salary rather than part with players from their organization. Burnett will earn $33 million over the next two years, the final seasons of a five-year, $82.5 million contract he signed before the 2009 season. The Pirates agreed to pay $10 million of the $33 million owed to Burnett, according to a CBS Sports report.
It seems to me that the Pirates are playing this one just about right: they don't need Burnett because he carries quite a bit of inherent risk and Joe Blanton and John Lannan are also on the market (Burnett is undoubtedly the most talented of this trio, but I think he also presents a bit more risk of bottoming out). The Yankees, meanwhile, do need to get rid of Burnett's salary. They'd like Jones, but if th...
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Joe Blanton,
John Lannan,
Johnny Damon,
Raul Ibanez
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays
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