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Starting Pitcher: Mets barely on Burnett’s List

by Matthew Cerrone on November 13th, 2008 at 2:58 pm

In a post to his blog for 1050 ESPN Radio, the Yankees are a far more likely landing spot for free-agent RHP A.J. Burnett than the Mets, according to a source with knowledge of the player’s thinking.

…honestly, i think the feeling is mutal, as i have not picked up much buzz connecting burnett and the Mets anyway

Marchand’s source listed six teams who Burnett has interest in playing for, which includes the Yankees, Nationals and Braves.

Burnett is a career 87–76 with a 3.81 ERA.

By the way, later in his blog, Marchand quotes Scott Boras regarding the agent’s approach to Mark Teixeira this off-season.