BY SCOTT LAUBERLAS VEGAS -- We're nearly two days into the winter meetings, and there has been hardly any lobby buzz over Pat Burrell, surprising considering Burrell has averaged 31 homers and 98 RBIs over the past four seasons. Just talked with one of Burrell's agents, Ed Hayes, who said a market for Burrell likely won't take shape until another free-agent outfielder, namely Manny Ramirez or possibly Raul Ibanez, signs a contract and sets the market.
Regardless, though, Hayes doesn't think Burrell will be back with the Phillies.
"I'm hopeful, but I'm also a realist," Hayes said. "I would be surprised if he's back because I have not heard anything from the Phillies that would lead me to believe the club wants to have him back."
Ruben Amaro Jr. said last week, and again here yesterday, that the Phillies haven't had any substantive negotiations with Burrell's representatives, and talks don't appear to be imminent either.
More in The Paper tomorrow.
1 comment:
I've never understood why they pay him so much. he has not preforms well the past 2 years... give some money to cole hammels...
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