Rod Barajas is a naturally cheery fellow. Nevertheless, the new Pirates catcher's smile was especially wide Saturday, as he contemplated an imminent reunion with the newest Pirate -- right-hander A.J. Burnett.
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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February 16, 2012
A couple of major hurdles have been cleared in a potential A.J. Burnett deal with the Pirates since this morning.
The Yankees and Pirates have apparently settled on a deal where the Pirates will pay between $13 and $15 million of the $33 million Burnett is owed over the next two seasons, according to Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com.
The final number will depend on which prospects...
Via Rant Sports
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February 17, 2012
I’ve heard of a lot of reasons to veto a trade, but a fear of flying is a new one. A.J Burnett is bound to be dealt fairly soon. The enigmatic New York Yankees pitcher will probably end up in Pittsburgh before it is all said and done. However, Burnett could have been on the West Coast earlier this week.
There was a trade set up between the Angels and the Yankees. Burnett...
Via Rant Sports
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February 17, 2012
A.J. Burnett was officially traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates today. The deal has been talked about for at least a week or more now. The Yankees will be getting 13 million from the Pirates and two lower level minor leaguers. Burnett still has two years and 33.5 million left on his contract. The Yankees will pay more then 20 million to get rid of him. He became expendable...
Via The Voice Says...
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February 18, 2012
After several days of reports and speculation of a deal, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees finally agreed on a trade that will send starting pitcher A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh in exchange for relief pitcher Diego Moreno and outfielder Exicardo Cayones. The Yankees also agreed to pay all but $13 million dollars of Burnett's $31.1 million dollar salary remaining over...
Via Monkey with a Halo
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February 17, 2012
The February 17th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of ...
Via The Outside Corner
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February 20, 2012
In this article by Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star, Griffin makes the ludicrous assertation that MLB commissioner Bud Selig should have considered using his "best interests in baseball" clause to void the trade of AJ Burnett from the New York Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
My immediate answer? "Um....why exactly?"
Griffin's major argument is essentially...
Via NJ.com
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February 17, 2012
Yankees gain salary relief, prospects in shedding right-handed starter
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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February 17, 2012
Seems there are two prominent schools of thought around here regarding the Pirates' pursuit of A.J. Burnett from the New York Yankees.
Via Pirates Prospects
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February 17, 2012
Well, after days of breathless anticipation, countless efforts by the Yankees’ media shills to invent a “mystery team” to ratchet up the pressure on the Pirates, and about a billion updates all saying more or less the same thing, the deal for A.J. Burnett appears to be about done. The latest reports have it down to the last details and expected to go today to the Commissioner’s...
Via hardballchat.com
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February 20, 2012
The New York Yankees are shedding pounds and payroll as they enter the 2012 MLB season. Having traded away A.J. Burnett and not having gone out and overspent on free agency this past offseason, New York was determined to shed some numbers from their payroll. That much was a given, according to everyone involved in the Yankees’ organization.
But what was not as certain was the...
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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February 20, 2012
Call me crazy, but I like the addition of A.J. Burnett to the Buccos pitching staff.
Via Pirates Prospects
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February 20, 2012
BRADENTON — In order to make room for right-hander A.J. Burnett on the 40-man roster, the Pirates placed infielder Gustavo Nunez on the 60-day disabled list with a right ankle injury.
Nunez, 24, was selected from the Detroit Tigers in the Rule-5 draft in December by the Pirates.
During the 2011 season, Nunez hit .276 with 13 doubles, seven triples, five home runs, 26 RBI and...
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