Being realistic - A.J. Burnett seems like the right choice

[splitterpfj]

I just saw that story, and I don't like it.

 

I have no interest in Burnett, I don't trust him to stay healthy, and I've always thought he was overrated.

[JohnBriggs12]

Jarrod Washburn in his last 7 starts:

 

IP: 42 2/3

 

H: 46

 

R: 14

 

ER: 14

 

BB: 19

 

SO: 26

 

ERA: 2.95

 

W-L: 2-1

 

Now those numbers may be good enough that Seattle won't deal him (he's signed through 2009), but if Seattle is serious about dismantling and starting over, I think Washburn makes a lot more sense to Brewers than does Burnett. Sure he's basically the Doug Davis of the AL, but on a team that scores runs, that's not all that bad.

[dadofandrew]

Briggs, I have not heard a word about Washburn. SEA may not have him on the market, or maybe ownership has not given the interim GM permission to deal him.

 

Talk about a team that needs to be blown up...they seem more concerned with marketing to Japan than rebuilding. How is Sexson still on that team?

[twobrewers]

I'd happily move Hall for Burnett.

 

I just want out of Hall's contract - and Burnett is pretty good. And to be fair, he has been pretty healthy this year.

[dadofandrew]

TOR has released Thomas and Reed Johnson about money. I doubt they can afford Hall.

[twobrewers]

I doubt they can afford Hall.

IF Burnett doesn't opt out of his contract - Hall is much cheaper that Burnett.

[twobrewers]

Rather than give up LaPorta AND Escobar or Gamel, they'd concentrate on Plan B pitchers such as Greg Maddux, Randy Wolf and A.J. Burnett.

From Haudricourt's latest blog posting.

 

I told you Burnett was looking like a realistic choice.

[dadofandrew]

Little doubt Burnett is the 2nd best SP currently "on the market". Whoever does not get CC will discuss AJ.

[bklynbrewcrew]

AJ Burnett has a million dollar arm and a ten cent head. He is way too inconsistent for my tastes. I also dont want him flopping down the stretch or worse getting injured and being stuck with his contract for the next few years.

[MoneyballMan]

But Burnett for Hall? I'd take that chance since Hall thinks he has a ton of trade value while hitting .207.....

[MickeyDavis]

Anyone we trade for has to be clearly better than Bush and McClung. And, as surprising as it is, they have both pitched pretty well. I'd love to upgrade one or both of them but only if it is a clear upgrade.

[TheCrew07]

I want no part of AJ... I want a young pitcher that the Brewers can control for a long time if we aren't getting a rental of Sabathia. I didn't like that deal to begin with.

 

Burnett

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR BB SO

2008 8 8 4.92 19 18 0 0 0 0 113.1 116 67 62 9 53 111

 

Bush

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR BB SO

2008 4 8 4.74 17 16 0 0 0 0 98.2 94 56 52 15 26 53

 

If AJ can be aquired for spare parts then sure, but his name being included by TH hardly required an "I told you so". I dont' see much difference between Burnett and Bush statistcally, other than AJ both BBs and Ks twice as many guys, but they both have similar ratios. He's not an upgrade... I'm not thrilled about Cain either, I'd rather target Toronto's 2 pitchers I mentioned in the other thread for an in season deal.

 

sorry about the formatting, I still haven't figured that out after 5 years, which is why I don't post tables much.

[1e Corbeau]

Per a link from Crossface in the Gargantuan CC thread: http://cbs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/9203984

The Jays have been offering starter A.J. Burnett, and a source said they had talked to the Brewers about Burnett, hoping to get either Escobar or J.J. Hardy.

Burnett and the Brewers linked, with the rumor having Toronto coming to us. I don't think Hardy/Escobar would be dealt for a potential rental (if he declines) with a history like Burnett.

Would they roll the dice on Bill Hall? I'd guess not a chance, but doesn't hurt to ask... Of course that blows a hole in the Hall/Branyan platoon, but maybe they can expand it for Rolen (in my fantasy world).

[DHonks]

The only reason I'd be interested in Burnett is for 2009, when we'll need #2 starters

[TheCrew07]

Why would we aquire another Dave Bush for 12 mil/year? In fact, Bush has always been healthy, while Burnett hasn't, I dont' see how that stabilizes our rotation at all, considering that Suppan and Bush are very replaceable the way it is. McClung is growing on me, he might actually be a nice back of the rotation kind of guy.