A.J. Burnett Trade: A Look at New Prospects Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones
February 18, 2012 · Michael Desjardins · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
Pending approval from the commissioner’s office, the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a trade in which A.J. Burnett will be sent to Pittsburgh.
In return, the Pirates will pay $13 million of the $31.1 million left on Burnett’s contract and will send two prospects to the Yankees, pitcher Diego Moreno and outfielder Exicardo Cayones.
Now some might think this was merely a way for the Yankees to create salary relief so they can acquire a designated hitter, such as Raul Ibanez, and be in the running for some free agents in 2013 (one name that quickly comes to mind is current Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels).
But is it possible that Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones could produce at the major league level? Let’s take a look.
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