January 5, 2009 Updating an earlier report, ESPN.com has confirmed that the Tampa Bay Rays and free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell have agreed in principle to a two-year deal worth $16 million. Early projections have Burrell batting sixth, behind Carlos Pena, in the Rays' lineup as a designated hitter. Burrell's left field position is occupied by long-time Rays player Carl Crawford.
January 5, 2009 Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com, citing major-league sources, reports that the Tampa Bay Rays are close to agreeing with free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell on a deal worth $16 million over two years.
December 27, 2008 The Athletics and Rays are competing with each other to ink a handful of players including Pat Burrell, according to ESPN.
December 23, 2008 Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik covets some offensive muscle in left field, and Pat Burrell could be one of their options now that his price tag is falling, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
December 20, 2008 The Rays are talking to Pat Burrell about filling their DH spot, according to Sports Illustrated.
