A lot has happened in the weeks leading up to spring training. Finally, I get a chance to write about it. It took a long time, but yesterday the deal that sent AJ Burnett to Pittsburg finally got done. The commissioner has signed the necessary papers and Burnett has passed his physical. In the deal, the Yankees get two minor leaguers and will be relieved of some of Burnett’s contract.
Both of these teams benefited in this trade. The Pirates needed an inning-eater and they got one in Burnett. He can be expected to throw 200+ innings during the course of the season, if he manages to stay healthy. I think it will be interesting to see how well Burnett plays for Pittsburg. You have to remember: any move away from the AL East is a good one, in terms of a pitcher. The Yankees on the other hand are just glad to be rid of him. Aside from a few good starts, Burnett was not what New York expected. After this deal, the Yankees now had enough money to sign Raul Ibanez. It seems that he will be the new DH in New York after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million.
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