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Buzz: Jays keeping Burnett, for Now

by Matthew Cerrone on December 5th, 2007 at 1:39 pm

Yesterday, at ESPN.com, Jayson Stark wrote that the Mets have inquired about Blue Jays RHP A.J. Burnett.

However, today at ESPN.com, Stark says the Blue Jays are not going to trade Burnett or Alex Rios, ‘for now,’ adding that Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi will ‘probably head home today.’

Burnett, who is certainly talented, but often injured, can opt out of his five-year, $55 million contract after the 2008 season.

In 25 starts for Toronto in 2007, he was 10-8 with a 3.75 ERA.