If the Jays receive any reasonable offers for A.J. Burnett this upcoming deadline the trade should be made ASAP. It is quite clear that A.J. has been a bust for the Jays. If something becomes available in order to help the team in the future, the Jays need to take what they can get, and run with it.
Burnett has a great arm, no questions asked. However it has become clear that he doesn’t have the consistency or mental capacity to be an elite major league starter. The only thing consistent about Burnett is that he will throw one great game then follow it up with a complete stinker.
Burnett is 31 years old, so the potential tag needs to be thrown out the window. Never mind the fact that he is a complete liability in terms of health. Also, he has given no indication that he won’t use his opt-out option at the end of this season. There have been rumours that four teams have asked Riccardi about the availability of Burnett. He needs to take the best offer, and part ways with the A.J. enigma.
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