Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Lance Berkman's Cost

One executive interested in Lance Berkman(notes) expects that it will take a one-year, $7 million deal to sign him, which is around the market rate for a mid-30s designated hitter with a long-standing pedigree. Berkman has drawn significant interest as a DH, a position he’s loath to accept full time.

Berkman visited with Oakland Athletics executives Tuesday, and the A’s could have the inside track for reasons beyond their need for pop and willingness to spend. A’s director of player personnel Billy Owens roomed with Berkman in the minor leagues.

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