Brewers. Mets talking deal for Burnitz.

Byline: Drew Olson

MILWAUKEE _ In order to trade outfielder Jeromy Burnitz to the New York Mets, the Milwaukee Brewers may need to include right-hander Jeff D'Amico or another player to sweeten the deal.

The Mets and Brewers have been talking about a trade that would bring outfielder Matt Lawton and left-handed pitcher Glendon Rusch to Milwaukee in exchange for Burnitz.

The deal, which has been the subject of speculation for two weeks, is on hold for a handful of reasons.

Although contraction seems unlikely at this point, general managers throughout the game have been reluctant to make moves until the issue of a possible dispersal draft is resolved. The Mets have interest in signing free agent Juan …