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Source: Yankees to top Braves' offer for Burnett

The Yankees plan to top the Braves' offer to A.J. Burnett, a source said Tuesday afternoon.

The Braves' offer is believed to be for four years and $60-million with a vesting option. A Yankees source said, "We can do better." And they plan to. That will likely mean guaranteeing the fifth year of the pact.

A handful of other teams remain in contention for Burnett. The team he played...

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