With prized left-hander CC Sabathia fielding offers from other clubs, the Yankees are also engaging in a full pursuit of free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett, according to reports.
The Yankees, who long have been said to be in pursuit of Burnett, are said to be willing to go beyond the reported four-year, $60 million offer the Braves have put forth, according to reports on ESPN.com and SI.com.
The ESPN report said agent Darek Braunecker and partner Mark Rodgers arrived in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon and are expected to begin full-scale meetings with clubs regarding Burnett starting on Tuesday.
Burnett, who will turn 32 in January, is considered, along with Derek Lowe, another target of the Yankees, among the top right-handed starters on the market. Burnett set career highs in wins and innings pitched in 2008, going 18-10 with a 4.41 ERA in 221 1/3 innings for the Blue Jays.
