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Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens at Midnight
Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens at Midnight
bizofbaseball.com — At midnight tonight, MLB's free agency market opens, albeit a market that by all accounts, will be slow and lack much punch. The biggest reason is the lack of heavy interest by the Yankees, such as they did last year going after C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Mark Teixeira, which fueled the ... (more) Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens ...
The Yankee Superlatives
puristbleedspinstripes.com — Well, baseball awards week is upon us. In the spirit of award-giving, I’d like to offer the following awards to members of the Yankee team: Best Cook : AJ Burnett and his pie á la towel dessert. Most Eager Rocker : Mark Teixeira Best Eyes : In an upset, Francisco Cervelli defeats ... (more) The Yankee Superlatives

A.J. Burnett Latest Blog Posts

I’d like the Yankees to re-sign Andy Pettitte and Andy has leverage
8 hours ago at yankeesdaily.com
Girls aren’t the only ones who just wanna have fun
10 hours ago at The Sommer Frieze
Lackey Being Fitted for Pin Stripes?
bringingheat.com — John Lackey picked a heck of an offseason to become an unrestricted free agent. Being arguably the only ace type starter on the market, it’s pretty obvious he’s going to get an AJ Burnett like package or better, the main question is gong to be….who gives it to him? There's a lot of hype... (more) Lackey Being Fitted for Pin Stripes?
Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
nydailynews.com — A year ago the Yankees made no pretense of their intention to outspend the world for the biggest names on the free agent market and make the necessary changes to atone for the sin of missing the playoffs in Year 1 A.T. - After (Joe) Torre. Worked out ... (more) Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees
Cafardo On Cabrera, Penny, Upton
mlbtraderumors.com — In his latest column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe examines the differing opinions on this year's free agent market and passes on some info from around the majors. The highlights: (more) Cafardo On Cabrera, Penny, Upton
Rumor du jour: Yanks interested in Lackey
Rumor du jour: Yanks interested in Lackey
riveraveblues.com — We’ll have more on this one as the Hot Stove heats up, but early Yankee word out of the GM Meetings yesterday come to us from Jon Heyman. The Sports Illustrated scribe says the Yankees plan to look at John Lackey as their big free agent ... (more) Rumor du jour: Yanks interested in Lackey
Sox doing their due diligence on Lackey
boston.com — The Red Sox also spoke to CC Sabathia and had a meeting with A.J. Burnett's agents last winter, but it was more a case of Theo Epstein doing his due diligence on the free agent front. A major league... (more) Sox doing their due diligence on Lackey
The Yankees would pay Lackey A.J. Burnett money
The Yankees would pay Lackey A.J. Burnett money
bases.nbcsports.com — That's $82.5 million over five years, but according to SI's Jon Heyman, Lackey "sees himself in a higher echelon than Burnett." I think he's right to see himself that way. He's not as erratic as Burnett, and as Heyman notes... (more) The Yankees would pay Lackey A.J. Burnett money
The Value of the Hometown Discount
The Value of the Hometown Discount
bluejayhunter.com — It's a term that's been thrown around quite often during this week's MLB hot stove - "hometown discount". For those unfamiliar with the term, a hometown discount is when a player takes a bit of a paycut to play in the city that they grew up in, have family in, or where they started their ... (more) The Value of the Hometown Discount
The Yankees belong in a league of their own.
The Yankees belong in a league of their own.
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The New York Yankees top ten salaries for 2009: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/salaries?team=nyy 1. Alex Rodriguez 33,000,000 2. Derek Jeter 21,600,000 3. Mark Teixeira 20,625,000 4. A.J. Burnett  ... (more) The Yankees belong in a league of their own.
Which PItcher Do You Pick?
yankeesredsox.com — Two pitchers to choose from, here are their stats over the last five years Pitcher A: 69-38 3.49ERA 989 IP 837K's 282 BB's Pitcher B: 57-44 3.78ERA 850IP 836K's 308 BB's They are both the same age, so it is pretty close.  Pitcher A has been more durable, but pitcher B has better striekout ... (more) Which PItcher Do You Pick?
The Yankees' Peaceful, Easy Feeling
The Yankees' Peaceful, Easy Feeling
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — After years of trying, the Yankees finally found a championship combination. (more) The Yankees' Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Disenchanted with MLB? Yeah I’m A Lost Man, too
Disenchanted with MLB? Yeah I’m A Lost Man, too
cubiclegm.com — This post has been brewing for a while now, but I must admit I was just not that excited or motivated to write it. Not excited as I have been a long time baseball fanboy. Not motivated as I am not usually the curmudgeon type. I’d rather focus my energy elsewhere. But alas due to contractual [...] (more) Disenchanted with MLB? Yeah I’m A Lost Man, too
Teufel to Pilot Binghamton
Teufel to Pilot Binghamton
nybaseballdigest.com — Speculation a few weeks ago centered on reports Wally Backman was in line to become the 2010 manager of the Binghamton Mets, the club’s Double-A Eastern League farm team. The post became vacant when Mako Olivares was relieved of his duties Oct. 1. Reports now indicate Backman, who still may ... (more) Teufel to Pilot Binghamton
Don’t Discount The Importance of Quick Finish
Don’t Discount The Importance of Quick Finish
nybaseballdigest.com — AJ Burnett has a chance to put a cap on the ALCS tonight. Even if the Yankees lose I believe there is little chance Anaheim can win two games at Yankee Stadium. Of course, I said the same thing in October of 2004 and we know what happened then. Obviously a loss doesn’t kill the Yankees, ... (more) Don’t Discount The Importance of Quick Finish
Burnett: "This is why I signed"
Burnett: "This is why I signed"
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Peter Botte : "This is why I signed," Burnett said before yesterday's off-day workout. "The opportunity to pitch in the postseason, you know. ...The first year over here I have an opportunity, so I'm taking full advantage of it. I cannot wait." Burnett added that he would be "even a little ... (more) Burnett: "This is why I signed"
GAME 5 PREVIEW: NYY @ LAA, 7:57pm
GAME 5 PREVIEW: NYY @ LAA, 7:57pm
crazyyankeechick.blogspot.com — The more I think about it, the more I'm relieved the Yankees didn't beat the Angels on Monday. Because being up 3-0 would have undoubtedly cued a barrage of clips from The Unspeakable Year. And if they had won 3, then lost 1? Forget about it, the sports world would have had a veritable field ... (more) GAME 5 PREVIEW: NYY @ LAA, 7:57pm
MLB Picks Yankees vs Angels Game 5 ALCS Playoffs
MLB Picks Yankees vs Angels Game 5 ALCS Playoffs
onlinesportshandicapping.com — MLB picks at Sportsbook.com; The Yankees vs Angels Game 5 ALCS Playoff Picks have Los Angels as a -117 MLB Odds favorite at Sportsbook.com. Yankees starter A.J Burnett (13-9, 4.04) has been pitching lights out baseball right now with a 2.19 ERA in the postseason. Burnett throws upper-90’s heat... (more) MLB Picks Yankees vs Angels Game 5 ALCS Playoffs
Will It Be Jekyll Or Hyde Tonight?
yankeesredsox.com — Robert Louis Stevenson penned the classic tale of the good Dr. Jekyll who would turn into the mosterous Mr. Hyde at night 120 years ago.  It's almost like he foresaw the Yankee career of AJ Burnett.  Burnett has been amazingly good in spots and disasterously bad in other spots.  ... (more) Will It Be Jekyll Or Hyde Tonight?
No miracle coming for these Angels
No miracle coming for these Angels
bases.nbcsports.com — In truth, the ALCS should be over already. While there's been just the one blowout, the Yankees have outshined the Halos in every aspect of the game through four long nights of baseball. *The Bombers are hitting .278/.375/.481 with eight... (more) No miracle coming for these Angels
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