oh shit, Yankees add AJ Burnett to Pitching Staff

[charlie and algernon]

Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees.

Burnett's agreement was confirmed by the office of his agent, Darek Braunecker, The Associated Press reported.

While Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Braunecker are still negotiating final contract terms, the deal is expected to be complete once Burnett passes a physical.

Burnett, who turns 32 in January, will join CC Sabathia at the top of a revamped starting rotation in New York. The Yankees agreed to terms on a seven-year, $161 million contract with Sabathia earlier this week.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754




I hate the yanks, but have to admit, they've finally realized that it's pitching that wins championships and they're pulling out all the stops now.