Outfield: Dunn, Burrell Market Taking Shape
In his latest report for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal believes the Braves, Mariners and Nationals are interested in free-agent
OF Adam Dunn, followed by the Dodgers and Angels., and maybe the Yankees, who could use him at DH and first base.
According to MLB.com, the Braves are not interested in Dunn, because they are seeking a right-handed bat.
Dunn could end up getting a three-year, $36 million contract, according to a few team officials who talked with Jerry Crasnick from ESPN.com.
…reports have suggested the Mets, too, are seeking a right-handed bat, which is probably why dunn’s name has not been mentioned more in queens…
Meanwhile, the Mariners, Angels and Giants are interested in free-agent OF Pat Burrell, reports Rosenthal.
…burrell is a right-handed bat, but i get no sense that the Mets are interested in him…neither am i, for that matter…
…yesterday, i talked with a person aware of Omar Minaya’s game plan, and not once did an outfielder’s name come up…which is not to say minaya is uninterested in upgrading his offense, i just think he is so focused on pitching, it’s all any one connected to the team is talking about…and rightfully so…i suppose he could end up acquiring a bat at the Winter Meetings, but i just don’t think it’s a top priority right now…
Rosenthal also reports on teams interested in Rocco Baldelli; the Giants and CC Sabathia; whether Jason Varitek, Manny Ramirez and Orlando Cabrera will accept arbitration; the Cardinals search for a closer; and the asking price of David Weathers.





