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02-07-2005, 03:17 AM
A.J. Burnett
Marlins
Feb. 6 - A.J. Burnett has told the Marlins he's interested in signing long-term and hopes for terms similar to what was offered to Carl Pavano (three years, $21 million). The team reportedly countered with $16 million for three years, The Miami Herald reported.
Burnett, 28, a six-year veteran, will make $3.65 million this season and is prepared to test the free-agent market next winter. The team is being cautious because it wants to see how Burnett holds up for a full season following surgery on his pitching elbow in 2003 which caused him to miss the first few months of 2004.
"I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst," Burnett told The Herald regarding his desire for a long-term deal. "It would have had to be exactly the right number. Hopefully, when I start off 9-0, they'll bring me another contract. But I don't see myself signing long-term here (before the season ends). I have a chance to do something that Carl did (four years, $39.9 million with the Yankees)."
Marlins
Feb. 6 - A.J. Burnett has told the Marlins he's interested in signing long-term and hopes for terms similar to what was offered to Carl Pavano (three years, $21 million). The team reportedly countered with $16 million for three years, The Miami Herald reported.
Burnett, 28, a six-year veteran, will make $3.65 million this season and is prepared to test the free-agent market next winter. The team is being cautious because it wants to see how Burnett holds up for a full season following surgery on his pitching elbow in 2003 which caused him to miss the first few months of 2004.
"I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst," Burnett told The Herald regarding his desire for a long-term deal. "It would have had to be exactly the right number. Hopefully, when I start off 9-0, they'll bring me another contract. But I don't see myself signing long-term here (before the season ends). I have a chance to do something that Carl did (four years, $39.9 million with the Yankees)."