Random: AJ, cost of Putz, Crazy Deals for Tex, etc.
The Nationals are willing to give Mark Teixeira a 10–year deal, while the O’s are willing to give a nine-year deal, reports the Los Angeles Times.
The Braves have offered A.J. Burnett a five-year, $80 million contract, according to Gerry Fraley of FoxSports.com.
The Cardinals offered OF Rick Ankiel to the Mariners for closer J.J. Putz, according to Ken Rosenthal on FoxSports.com.
…so, are we to assume the cost of putz for the Mets could have been, say, Ryan Church…
The Blue Jays have shown interest in free-agent RHP Matt Clement, reports the Toronto Star.
The A’s continue to meet with free-agent SS Rafael Furcal, according to ESPN.com, despite the player rejecting a four-year deal earlier in the month.
