Mark A. Says he can spend on a top notch pitcher

[DrWood]

get AJ burnett for the rest of the year (and next year). Sign Sheets to a back-loaded contract that pays him heavily after suppan is gone.

 

solved.

[TooLiveBrew]

If Ben Sheets makes some cringe with injuries, AJ Burnett wouldn't be too welcome, either.

[DrWood]

If Ben Sheets makes some cringe with injuries, AJ Burnett wouldn't be too welcome, either.

we're just talking about 0.5 to 1.5 seasons; that reduces the risk a lot, particularly if he is already fully healthy when acquired.

 

[TooLiveBrew]

May 23 2005: Elbow injury, day-to-day

 

April 1, 2006: Elbow injury, 15-day DL

 

April 22, 2006: Right elbow injury, 15-day DL

 

May 29 2006: Transferred from 15-day DL to 60-day DL

 

June 13, 2007: Right shoulder injury, day-to-day

 

June 19, 2007: Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL retroactive to 6/13/07

 

July 1, 2007: Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL retroactive to 6/29/07

 

Aug. 12, 2007: Returned after missing 35 games

 

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"Fully healthy" is never a term I feel will accurately describe A.J. Burnett

[steve267268]

One thing you have to remember about the Giants and a potential trade is that they have an insane amount of good pitching but not too many hitters. This is what i would call a good fit for us.

 

I would only be interested in Cain or Lincecum, but the fact that they have younger unproven guys ready to step up might make it an easier trade on their part.

[RockCoCougars]

I wouldn't mind seeing them make a run at Rich Harden. The only problem is that he makes Sheets look durable. Maybe they could get him for a slight discount due to his injury history and impending free agency