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Burnett for Lillibridge?

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Burnett for Lillibridge? -
Bravochick10 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 11, 2007
	July 3, 2008 7:16 pm Score: 97
	mlbtraderumors.com is reporting the Toronto Bluejays are shopping starter A.J. Burnett for a mlb-ready shortstop. The Phillies and Orioles have been scouting the starter, but neither ball club has a shortstop in their system that fits the bill. The article goes onto suggest a trade between the Atlanta Braves and Blue Jays involving Braves' infielder Brent Lillibridge. A.J. Burnett is 8-7 with a 4.74 era and is coming off two straight wins, most notably his last one against Atlanta when the starter pitched 7 shutout innings and struck out 11. This is certainly an interesting trade and perhaps one to consider, however I am not a big fan of A.J. What do you think? -BC10
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75tranzam Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:May 8, 2008
	July 3, 2008 7:33 pm Score: 84
	Brents path to the Big League won't be at SS with the Braves. With Escobar already entrenched there I'd be open to trading him. I'm not sure A.J. is worth the money-- wait-- I'm sure he's not worth Toronto paid for him. I'd trade him for say any other pitcher that might be available though.
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xcRacer Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 6, 2007
	July 3, 2008 7:37 pm Score: 96
	Done.
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xcRacer Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 6, 2007
	July 3, 2008 7:40 pm Score: 95
	on 2nd thought, no, he makes too much $. stick with the young guys and let's rebuild.
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bravesfan Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 18, 2007
	July 3, 2008 8:23 pm Score: 78
	Not worth it??????????????? Just ask the Braves how not worth it he is
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dawgfan4095 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Nov 12, 2006
	July 3, 2008 9:35 pm Score: 92
	Do it. Is Lillibridge that much of a prospect, an old school weak hitting, good defensive shortstop? Yunel has SS taken care of for awhile.
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saintsfan39759 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 23, 2008
	July 3, 2008 9:46 pm Score: 97
	i know burnett is making over 13 million this year but i couldn't find how many years he has left. I say make the trade if he still has a few years left on his contract and if the Blue Jays will eat at least half of his salary........no way he is worth 13 million bottom line is anything we can get for lilly is more than i would expect, but i wouldn't take on a big contract like burnett's
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14 Straight Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 29, 2008
	July 3, 2008 10:25 pm Score: 95
	I believe Burnett is a FA after this year. If the Braves think they can sign him to a reasonable extension, go for it. They have the $.
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