A-Rod for Burrell

[brewers255]

The Philadelphia Inquirer has floated the idea of an Alex Rodriguez for Pat Burrell trade.

 

The Phils could definitely use a third baseman, but why the Yanks would want Burrell is beyond us. The Inquirer suggests he could DH and allow New York to shift Jason Giambi back to first base, but the Yanks don't appear to want Giambi to play the field. Of course, if Burrell were a smooth-fielding first baseman, things might be different.

[trwi7]

I think the Yanks should look elsewhere if they want to trade A-Rod. They could get a lot more than Pat Burrell.

[rluzinski]

Unless they are willing to eat some of ARod's contract, they won't.

[TheEndless7]

I still firmly believe they'll be able to get a few prospects out of the cubs for him after Aramis Ramrieiz chooses free agency and signs with the Yankees.

[bjkrautk]

Away from New York, will A-Rod actually stay at third?

 

If I were picking up his contract, I'd at least want to try him at his original position first.

[trwi7]

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Away from New York, will A-Rod actually stay at third?

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Depends on where he goes. If he goes to Philly I'd guess they'd keep Rollins at SS and keep A-Rod at 3rd.

 

My god could you imagine if he did go to Philly? That's an incredible infield

 

1B- Howard 2B- Utley SS- Rollins 3B- A-Rod. WOW!

[Hammer]

I could see "The Boss" making this happen just to screw the Mets http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[thefutureishere2006]

what a decent infield...

 

a rod

rollins

utley

howard

catcher? liberthal?

[Weirdos19]

If Aramis Ramirez elects free agency, he's an idiot. He's due 14 mil (or so) this year.

 

Ramirez + Rich Hill gets it done.

[endaround]

He's an idiot if he doesn't elect free agency. He would become the number 1 positon free agent. A 28 year old infielder coming off three consecutive 900+ OPS seasons? He would actually be worth going after in free agency.

[mothershipconnection]

He's an idiot if he doesn't elect free agency. He would become the number 1 positon free agent. A 28 year old infielder coming off three consecutive 900+ OPS seasons? He would actually be worth going after in free agency.

While he's due a lot of money this year, it's only for one year. Thus, I agree that he'd be smart to go out and get that 5 year mega deal that may entail a pay cut in 2007, but guarantee a buttload in subsequent years.

[geothite]

A-Rod isn't going anywhere.