JP Disses Burnett

jalenrose#5 · Post #1 » by **jalenrose#5** » Thu Jul 5, 2007 8:11 pm

Blue Jays' general manager J.P. Ricciardi had harsh words for often-injured starter A.J. Burnett on a Toronto radio station, saying that Burnett may now be considered a third or fourth starter, and if he had to do it all over again, he probably would not have signed Burnett to a five-year $55 million deal in December, 2005.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/articl ... 21221_5188

I say good on JP, maybe this might light a fire under Burnett's rear end. If not, I expect Burnett to be dealt.

Post #2 » by **SmallTownJournalist303** » Thu Jul 5, 2007 10:19 pm

On one hand, I like that JP is trying to spark his pitcher.
On the other hand, JP is a douche.
I'd rather see Ricciardi get fired before dealing Burnett.

Michael Bradley · Post #3 » by **Michael Bradley** » Thu Jul 5, 2007 10:37 pm

Fire Ricciardi.

I let him slide from 2002-04 due to his financial limitations at the time, but with the last three years of mediocre results and even worse quotes in the media, he has no support from me.

Post #4 » by **OldNo7** » Thu Jul 5, 2007 10:46 pm

I echo MB's statements. I also wouldnt hate him nearly as much if he kept his big beak shut.

RingItUp! · Post #5 » by **RingItUp!** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 1:19 am

Michael Bradley wrote:Fire Ricciardi.

I let him slide from 2002-04 due to his financial limitations at the time, but with the last three years of mediocre results and even worse quotes in the media, he has no support from me.

Michael Bradley wins again.

I second these thoughts and would volunteer to drive the car carrying Ricciardi out of town.

Sai Young · Post #6 » by **Sai Young** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 2:36 am

well at least he admits that he was wrong for signing him to that contract
shea is right the ship is sinking
aj the next to beef with the jays?

Looogie · Post #7 » by **Looogie** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 7:27 am

JP alienates everyone, it's his MO... this team will suffer until he's gone.

kelso · Post #8 » by **kelso** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 1:30 pm

JP is under contract till 2010 so if he gets canned, one of two things will have to also happen:

1. Paul Godfrey will have to admit he's wrong (not likely).
2. Paul Godfrey will have to be let go as well (not likely).

Michael Bradley · Post #9 » by **Michael Bradley** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 6:03 pm

kelso wrote:JP is under contract till 2010 so if he gets canned, one of two things will have to also happen:

1. Paul Godfrey will have to admit he's wrong (not likely).
2. Paul Godfrey will have to be let go as well (not likely).

IIRC, Godfrey signed Ash to a 3-year deal in 2000, then fired him one year later, so he might admit a mistake. Although Godfrey seems to genuflect in Ricciardi's presence, so I don't think it will be that easy this time around.

TR50 · Post #10 » by **TR50** » Fri Jul 6, 2007 9:52 pm

This is a double edged sword

JP had reason to try lighting a fire under AJ's ass but the way he did it....not right :rofl: