A Pirates Life for Burnett

When the Yankees picked up both AJ Burnett and CC Sabathia a couple of years ago, the thought was that they were getting a top level pitching rotation as a result. That was only sort of the case. It worked in 2009 as they won the World Series but the following two seasons it fell apart, specifically with AJ Burnett. He had ERA's over 5 for both subsequent seasons and was 21-26 over that time. With the money they were paying him, Burnett was a bust. So they traded him. It was rumored for a few days but now it's official: AJ Burnett is going to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a couple of low level prospects.

Do you hear that, AJ? That's sound of hitting rock bottom AKA the Pirates. HEY, YOU KNOW IT'S TRUE!!! Sure, the Pirates do look like they could be contenders on the horizon but I still don't believe it until they are playing in October again. Perhaps if Burnett could reach his old standards they could make it. That what the Pirates are hoping they can do with him. As for the Yankees, they look like they will be alright. They now have Hiroki Kuroda who had a respectable 3.07 ERA last season for the Dodgers. Plus, Ivan Nova seems on the up and up. Looks like a solid rotation, unfortunately.