Agent: Burrell Would Accept Trade to Giants

[HoopsCubs]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

[rocket]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

[Wheelimus]

If he'll go to San Fran surely he'll come to Chicago.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

And this would also mean the Giants aren't likely to pursue Bonds. Let the Giants have Burrell, and lets sign the cheaper Bonds! :D

[fromthestretch]

And this would also mean the Giants aren't likely to pursue Bonds. Let the Giants have Burrell, and lets sign the cheaper Bonds! :D

 

Unless they plan on moving Burrell to first base.

[HoopsCubs]

And this would also mean the Giants aren't likely to pursue Bonds. Let the Giants have Burrell, and lets sign the cheaper Bonds! :D

 

Not necessarily. There has been talk here of shifting Burrell to 1B:

 

"Burrell's representatives indicated yesterday that he would accept a trade to the Giants. That team could ask Burrell to switch back to first base, the position he played in 2000. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel last night reiterated his opinion that Burrell, drafted as a third baseman, could switch to first despite having made himself into a good leftfielder. A switch might be necessary, since Burrell's outfield range has been limited the past two seasons by a foot injury."

[rocket]

The article says he's only willing to waive his NTC to go to Boston, New York, and now apparently San Fran.

 

Maybe he'll be willing to come to Chicago. If he is, and the Phillies are looking for bullpen help, maybe Eyre and Jones for Burrell trumps San Fran's offer?

[USSoccer]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

 

I'd assume that whatever we're rumored to be sending to NY for Sheffield would be better sent to Philly. Benitez sucks.

[goonys evil twin]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

 

I'd assume that whatever we're rumored to be sending to NY for Sheffield would be better sent to Philly. Benitez sucks.

 

Benitez ERA+ in 2006: 128

In 2004: 317

Career: 147

Benitez sucked in 2005, but he does not suck. He's no worse than Scott Eyre, that's for sure.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

 

I'd assume that whatever we're rumored to be sending to NY for Sheffield would be better sent to Philly. Benitez sucks.

 

Benitez ERA+ in 2006: 128

In 2004: 317

Career: 147

Benitez sucked in 2005, but he does not suck. He's no worse than Scott Eyre, that's for sure.

 

He also gave up a crapload of baserunners this year and hasn't thrown 40 innings in 3 years.

[USSoccer]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

 

I'd assume that whatever we're rumored to be sending to NY for Sheffield would be better sent to Philly. Benitez sucks.

 

Benitez ERA+ in 2006: 128

In 2004: 317

Career: 147

Benitez sucked in 2005, but he does not suck. He's no worse than Scott Eyre, that's for sure.

 

I don't think much of Scott Eyre, either. I think with Benitez, you'd be aquiring a "name", but that's about it. Hasn't he had a bunch of injury issues the past few years?

[CuseCubFan69]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

 

 

 

Hoops

 

oh come on, we can top that

 

You bet they can. If Hendry misses this oppurtunity and gives us a crappy OF I'm not going to be a happy camper.

[goonys evil twin]

I don't think much of Scott Eyre, either. I think with Benitez, you'd be aquiring a "name", but that's about it. Hasn't he had a bunch of injury issues the past few years?

 

Yeah, he's no great trade target. But he doesn't suck.

[CubFanPhilly]

Jones + Dempster > Benitez and only costs the Cubs $3 mil. in '07 and $4 mil. in '08.

 

The Phillies get two useful parts in return and $3mil. to add to their offer to Soriano.

[NorthsideAvenger]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

Hoops

 

Burrell for Benitez? Man to think if we had a crappy arse "closer" (coughsAlfonsecacoughs) we could get Burrell.

 

Armondo Benitez in Philly? Oh boy....THAT should be fun for all parties involved. This guy couldn't pitch in NY, what makes Gillick think he can pitch in Philly?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

This guy couldn't pitch in NY

 

Huh? He was really good with the Mets.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/benitar01.shtml

 

 

Edit: Benitez has a career ERA+ of 147 to Alfonseca's 106.

[RichHillIsABeast]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

Hoops

 

Burrell for Benitez? Man to think if we had a crappy arse "closer" (coughsAlfonsecacoughs) we could get Burrell.

 

Armondo Benitez in Philly? Oh boy....THAT should be fun for all parties involved. This guy couldn't pitch in NY, what makes Gillick think he can pitch in Philly?

 

Ryan Dempster wants to know what team you followed last season.

[NorthsideAvenger]

This guy couldn't pitch in NY

 

Huh? He was really good with the Mets.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/benitar01.shtml

 

 

Edit: Benitez has a career ERA+ of 147 to Alfonseca's 106.

 

Don't try and tell that to Mets fans.

[NorthsideAvenger]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

Hoops

 

Burrell for Benitez? Man to think if we had a crappy arse "closer" (coughsAlfonsecacoughs) we could get Burrell.

 

Armondo Benitez in Philly? Oh boy....THAT should be fun for all parties involved. This guy couldn't pitch in NY, what makes Gillick think he can pitch in Philly?

 

Ryan Dempster wants to know what team you followed last season.

 

The Cubs. But I was talking about the recent closer. I was talking about the past closer.

[RichHillIsABeast]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

Hoops

 

Burrell for Benitez? Man to think if we had a crappy arse "closer" (coughsAlfonsecacoughs) we could get Burrell.

 

Armondo Benitez in Philly? Oh boy....THAT should be fun for all parties involved. This guy couldn't pitch in NY, what makes Gillick think he can pitch in Philly?

 

Ryan Dempster wants to know what team you followed last season.

 

The Cubs. But I was talking about the recent closer. I was talking about the past closer.

 

Aha! :wink:

[NorthsideAvenger]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/15917763.htm

 

Sounds like Gillick is working on a Burrell for Benitez deal. Assuming little to no cash traded hands, it would give Philly some headroom in '07 and '08 - their main target seems to be Soriano.

Hoops

 

Burrell for Benitez? Man to think if we had a crappy arse "closer" (coughsAlfonsecacoughs) we could get Burrell.

 

Armondo Benitez in Philly? Oh boy....THAT should be fun for all parties involved. This guy couldn't pitch in NY, what makes Gillick think he can pitch in Philly?

 

Ryan Dempster wants to know what team you followed last season.

 

The Cubs. But I wasN'T talking about the recent closer. I was talking about the past closer.

 

Aha! :wink:

 

Sorry about the confusion.