According to MLB Trade Rumors, Burrell is close to signing a two year, 16 million dollar deal with the Rays. This is not only a great deal for the Rays, but a great deal for the Mets. Burrell has done the Mets in many times in his carear, including many times this season, now they don't have to worry about it. The Mets don't have to worry about Burrell treating Citi like he did Shea and its just one less player to worry about with the Phillies. It has been clear for a while that Burrell wasn't going to resign with the Phillies, but this make its certain that Burrell is out of the NL and the NL East.
Now on the side for the Rays. This is a good move for them. Burrell doesn't have to play in the field, he can take the DH spot. I am a big fan of Floyd, but he is declining, and this is a good bat to pick up and make that tough lineup even tougher. He also fulfills another function that Floyd brought to the team in Veteran leadership. It is also interesting to have him on the team because he won a World Series ring against the Rays (he probably knows a lot of the downfalls of the Rays as a team).
The only downside of this signing for the Rays is that it still doesn't fullfill the Rays biggest need. Depending on where the place Price and how Percival heals, the Rays will need a closer, and there are a few still left on the market, like Hoffman. If the Rays get a closer to hold down that pen, then the team will be set (they also have internal options for closer, like Balfor, who is as good as anyone when he is on, and he plays with a lot of passion).
