The Jays have an offer of $54 million for four years that they have been waiting to make to A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Brauneker.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Toronto's Plan A Still Burnett, Plan B Is Dempster Or Lowe
Phillies To Raise Some Ticket Prices
The World Champion Phillies are expected to raise their ticket prices for the 2009 season.
Mets Getting In On CC
The New York Mets have decided to also get involved in the CC Sabathia free agency, according to the New York Daily News.
Twins Reward Gardenhire With 2-Year Extension
The Twins signed manager Rod Gardenhire to a two-year extension on Thursday that stretches his contract through the 2011 season.
Four Players Add Silver Slugger To Gold Glove
Minnesota's Joe Mauer, Boston's Dustin Pedroia, Cleveland's Grady Sizemore, and the New York Mets' David Wright added a Silver Slugger to their Gold Glove on Thursday.
Cubs Won't Bring Back Wood
After acquiring a potential closer in Florida's Kevin Gregg on Thursday morning, GM Jim Hendry announced the Cubs would not try to re-sign Kerry Wood.
Big Unit Looking Elsewhere
Randy Johnson 'wishes the Diamondbacks great success in 2009 and beyond', but he will be pitching elsewhere this season.
Braves Want Furcal Back If They Acquire Peavy
Sources say the Braves will attempt to sign Rafael Furcal if they acquire Jake Peavy from San Diego.
Nats Might Offer Teixeira $150M?
The Nationals believe they will be serious players in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes.
Yankees Acquire Nick Swisher
The New York Yankees acquired Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Lee Wins AL Cy Young Award
Lefty Cliff Lee is the runaway winner of the AL Cy Young Award, the second consecutive Indians pitcher to earn the honor.
Sources: Cubs Acquire Gregg From Marlins
The Cubs on Thursday acquired pitcher Kevin Gregg in exchange for RHP Jose Ceda, as reported by ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Angels Done With K-Rod
The Angels plan to offer Francisco Rodriguez arbitration on Dec. 1 so they can receive a first-round draft pick and a sandwich pick after the first round as compensation.
Phillies Not Shutting Door On Burrell
The Phillies recently have expressed interest in bringing back Pat Burrell.
Colletti: We're Not Trading Martin
Responding to media speculation that the Dodgers want to trade Russell Martin, Ned Colletti said the opposite is true.
K-Rod Considers Mets 'A Good Fit'
The Mets are one of the four teams supposedly hottest in pursuit of Francisco Rodriguez.
Boras Doesn't Consider Dodgers' Offer To Manny 'Serious'
Scott Boras doesn't believe the Dodgers' offer of $60M over three years is a serious offer to keep Manny Ramirez.
Yankees Set To Make Sabathia An Offer He Can't Refuse
CC Sabathia wants to go home to California and play in the NL, where he can hit, but he is also realistic about how hard he expects the Yankees to pursue him.
A's Claim Chen Off Waivers From M's
The A's on Wednesday claimed 2B Yung Chen off waivers from the Mariners.
A's Chavez: Beane Isn't Done
Athletics' third baseman Eric Chavez is excited about the addition of Matt Holliday and doesn't think that GM Billy Beane is done making moves.
Ortiz Would Like To See Sox Add Bat
Boston slugger David Ortiz would like to see the team add another bat to the lineup, providing him with help in the order that was lessened by the trade of Manny Ramirez.
Red Sox Won't Raise Ticket Prices For 2009
For the first time in fourteen years, the Red Sox will not raise their ticket prices for the 2009 season.
Report: Dodgers' Offer Guarantees Manny $45M
Manny Ramirez will reportedly be guaranteed at least $45 million if he accepts the Dodgers' initial offer to stay with the team.
Oakland Excited About Addition Of Holliday
The Rockies and Athletics finalized the Matt Holliday trade on Wednesday, and Oakland is very pleased to have added a hitter of his caliber.
Maddon, Piniella Win Manager Of The Year Awards
Joe Maddon won the AL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday while Cubs' manager Lou Piniella captured the NL award.
Yankees Re-Sign Marte To 3-Year Deal
The New York Yankees announced today that they have signed left-handed pitcher Damaso Marte to a three-year contract with a one-year club option for 2012.
RealGM Staff Report
Dempster Slipping Away From Cubs?
Just two days before team's exclusive negotiating rights with their free agents end, a trio of Cubs are expected to at least test the waters.
Holliday Trade Means More Closers Enter Market
The Rockies acquired closer Huston Street from the Athletics in the trade involving Matt Holliday, which means another closer is expected to hit the market.
Dodgers' Offer To Manny Could Reach $60M, Stands Until Thursday
According to unnamed sources, the Dodgers' initial offer to Manny Ramirez includes a club option for a third season that could increase the contract's value to $60 million.
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