Mets trade Bannister for Burgos

mets2k · 12-05-2006, 06:52 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6242398

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Mets, seeking to bolster their bullpen with a young power arm, are discussing a trade in which they would land right-hander Ambiorix Burgos from the Royals for a pitching prospect.

Burgos, 22, was 4-5 with a 5.52 ERA last season for the Royals in 73 1/3 innings. He had greater success as a rookie in 2005, going 3-5 with a 3.98 ERA in 63 1/3 innings.

The Mets recently suffered two defections from their bullpen, losing free-agent right-hander Chad Bradford to the Orioles and free-agent right-hander Roberto Hernandez to the Indians. A third reliever, right-hander Duaner Sanchez, is coming off surgery to repair a separated right shoulder.

sthiele · 12-05-2006, 07:00 PM

Would be a good addition if he can pitch like he did in 2005.

kfkorn · 12-05-2006, 07:36 PM

Depending on what pitching prospect the Mets give up, I think Ambiorix Burgos would be a nice addition to the Mets bullpen.

Damonbok · 12-05-2006, 07:50 PM

I dont want to give up a prospect starter for a half-a$$ reliever.

DavidWright13 · 12-05-2006, 08:14 PM

Prospect is Bannister accroding to metblog.com.

Very good trade.

sthiele · 12-05-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Mets, seeking to bolster their bullpen with a young power arm, are closing in on a trade in which they would land right-hander Ambiorix Burgos from the Royals for a right-hander Brian Bannister, FOXSports.com has learned.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6242398

Ya Gotta Believe · 12-05-2006, 09:57 PM

Before I scrolled down, the first name that came to mind was Bannister. Then I scrolled down and saw it.

Pelfrey or Humber would be too much, but most other arms wouldn't be enough. It seems like a reasonable deal.

kfkorn · 12-05-2006, 11:35 PM

I am okay with the Mets trading Brian Bannister form Ambiorix Burgos. I did like what Bannister did for the Mets last season, but Burgos would be a nice addition to the Mets bullpen.

CTDucksFan · 12-06-2006, 09:34 AM

Source: Mets to get Burgos from Royals for Bannister

Here's an updated story from ESPN.com

Quote:

The New York Mets have agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Royals that will send right-handed starter Brian Bannister to Kansas City for right-handed reliever Ambiorix Burgos, ESPN's Steve Phillips reports.

Codered · 12-08-2006, 09:34 AM

Looks like a solid trade for both teams. Let me offer you some advice keep a bottle of tums around for when Burgos comes into the game. He has a live arm and potential to be a solid setup man in baseball. However he was rushed to the majors and he has made things interesting to say the least.

12-05-2006, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
mets2k Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 429	Mets trade Bannister for Burgos http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6242398 ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Mets, seeking to bolster their bullpen with a young power arm, are discussing a trade in which they would land right-hander Ambiorix Burgos from the Royals for a pitching prospect. Burgos, 22, was 4-5 with a 5.52 ERA last season for the Royals in 73 1/3 innings. He had greater success as a rookie in 2005, going 3-5 with a 3.98 ERA in 63 1/3 innings. The Mets recently suffered two defections from their bullpen, losing free-agent right-hander Chad Bradford to the Orioles and free-agent right-hander Roberto Hernandez to the Indians. A third reliever, right-hander Duaner Sanchez, is coming off surgery to repair a separated right shoulder.

12-05-2006, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
sthiele Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 87	Would be a good addition if he can pitch like he did in 2005. __________________ "Those who think they know everything, are very annoying to those of us who do." -Mark Twain http://www.myspace.com/sthiele

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kfkorn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albrightsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 305	I am okay with the Mets trading Brian Bannister form Ambiorix Burgos. I did like what Bannister did for the Mets last season, but Burgos would be a nice addition to the Mets bullpen. Last edited by kfkorn; 12-07-2006 at 03:10 AM.

12-08-2006, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Codered Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 148	Looks like a solid trade for both teams. Let me offer you some advice keep a bottle of tums around for when Burgos comes into the game. He has a live arm and potential to be a solid setup man in baseball. However he was rushed to the majors and he has made things interesting to say the least. __________________ Save us Jay Cutler....

12-05-2006, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfkorn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albrightsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 305	Depending on what pitching prospect the Mets give up, I think Ambiorix Burgos would be a nice addition to the Mets bullpen.

12-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Damonbok Rookie Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Catskill, NY Posts: 6	I dont want to give up a prospect starter for a half-a$$ reliever.

12-05-2006, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
DavidWright13 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	Prospect is Bannister accroding to metblog.com. Very good trade.

12-05-2006, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ya Gotta Believe Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11	Before I scrolled down, the first name that came to mind was Bannister. Then I scrolled down and saw it. Pelfrey or Humber would be too much, but most other arms wouldn't be enough. It seems like a reasonable deal.