Burnett deal complete: Pitt to pay $13MM of $33MM

[D-Lite]

Apparently a nearly done deal awaiting commish to approve the money. Two low-level prospects going to NY.

Olney: http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_ ... ources-say
Rosenthal: https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/st ... 5210829824

I believe many people said they couldn't get anyone to pay even that much of the contract, especially at this point in the (off)season, not near the trade deadline.

 

[Jaypers]

A.J. Burnett Officially Going to Pittsburgh

12:04pm: The Pirates and Yankees have agreed to a trade that will send A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh, reports Ken Rosnethal of FOX Sports (Twitter links). "One final detail" is being worked out today, but the Yankees will send Burnett and $20MM to the Pirates in exchange for two low-level minor leaguers, leaving the Bucs responsible for the remaining $13MM in the two years left on Burnett's contract. This final detail could well be the identity of the minor leaguers, as CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reports that there is "still a bit of debate" between the clubs about which prospects will be going to New York.

Burnett will take a physical on Sunday and, due to the amount of money changing hands, the trade needs to be approved by the league. As was reported earlier this morning by ESPN's Buster Olney, the Pirates and Yankees hope to be able to take the deal to the commissioner's office sometime today.

The much-maligned Burnett posted a 4.79 ERA, a 1.99 K/BB ratio and a 1.45 WHIP in three seasons with New York after signing a five-year, $82.5MM contract in the 2008-09 offseason. He did, however, play a key role in the Yankees' 2009 World Series title and averaged 195 innings per year during his time in the Bronx. This durability makes the 35-year-old Burnett an attractive quantity to the Pirates, who haven't had a pitcher reach 195 innings since 2009.

The Pirates have been looking for veteran starting pitching this winter but, after signing Erik Bedard, were turned down by free agents Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt. Burnett will have a guaranteed spot in a Pittsburgh rotation that will also feature Bedard and James McDonald, with Jeff Karstens, Charlie Morton and Kevin Correia all likely battling for the final two spots.

For the Yankees, getting $13MM of Burnett's salary off the books frees up enough payroll space for the team to pursue some depth needs. We've heard the Yankees are looking at Raul Ibanez and Eric Chavez as left-handed bats to fill the part-time DH and backup infield roles, respectively.

12:49pm: Right-hander Diego Moreno is one of the prospects going to the Yankees, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link).

 

[Pine Tar]

Re: A.J. Burnett Officially Going to Pittsburgh

look like a tie :lol:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=157228

 

[markakis8]

Re: Burnett deal imminent: Pitt to pay $13MM of $33MM

225 K's for Burnett!!!

 

[D-Lite]

Re: Burnett deal imminent: Pitt to pay $13MM of $33MM

Pirates to pay $5MM this year, $8MM next. Works well for the Yanks going into next year's free agent class, though how does that work against the luxury tax numbers? Do they use average annual salary for that calculation?

 

[George_Calfas]

Re: Burnett deal imminent: Pitt to pay $13MM of $33MM

225 K's for Burnett!!!

put up or shut up

 

[Jaypers]

Re: A.J. Burnett Officially Going to Pittsburgh

12:49pm: Right-hander Diego Moreno is one of the prospects going to the Yankees, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link).

Jonathan Mayo reports the second prospect is to be Exicardo Cayones.

 

[D-Lite]

Re: A.J. Burnett Officially Going to Pittsburgh

12:49pm: Right-hander Diego Moreno is one of the prospects going to the Yankees, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link).

Jonathan Mayo reports the second prospect is to be Exicardo Cayones.

Exicardo? > or < than Yeicok on the Yankee Prospect name rankings?

 

[Pine Tar]

And to think Oswalt said no to the Pirates and he is still waiting on the phone to ring....no? :lol:

 

[jcmint]

burnett to pittsburgh done.

Pitt will pay 13in mill and give the yanks two scrubs

 

[D-Lite]

Haha, this is fantastic, via Mike Axisa at Riveraveblues.com:

"Moreno struck out 45 and walked 18 in 44.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A last year. The right-hander has a big arm, routinely running his fastball up to 95. The Pirates suspended him in 2010 after he got caught kissing a fan in the bullpen, believe it or not."

 

[markakis8]

Re: Burnett deal imminent: Pitt to pay $13MM of $33MM

225 K's for Burnett!!!

put up or shut up

Haha, I'll do a small wager...small though. Any Cardinals card you've been wanting?

 

[joey12508]

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Haha, this is fantastic, via Mike Axisa at Riveraveblues.com:

"Moreno struck out 45 and walked 18 in 44.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A last year. The right-hander has a big arm, routinely running his fastball up to 95. The Pirates suspended him in 2010 after he got caught kissing a fan in the bullpen, believe it or not."

Interesting. Do the Yankees have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy? :lol:

 

[dano7]

Haha, this is fantastic, via Mike Axisa at Riveraveblues.com:

"Moreno struck out 45 and walked 18 in 44.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A last year. The right-hander has a big arm, routinely running his fastball up to 95. The Pirates suspended him in 2010 after he got caught kissing a fan in the bullpen, believe it or not."

Better a fan than a team mate
DANNY

 

[exigussrex]

I read that the angels wanted to trade Abreu for Burnett, but the latter didn't want to move out west.

 

[vwnut13]

I read that the angels wanted to trade Abreu for Burnett, but the latter didn't want to move out west.

Mrs. Burnett is afraid of airplanes.

 

[Pine Tar]

Haha, this is fantastic, via Mike Axisa at Riveraveblues.com:

"Moreno struck out 45 and walked 18 in 44.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A last year. The right-hander has a big arm, routinely running his fastball up to 95. The Pirates suspended him in 2010 after he got caught kissing a fan in the bullpen, believe it or not."

Interesting. Do the Yankees have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy? :lol:

Yes just ask A Rod

 

[zach]

Re: burnett to pittsburgh done.

Pitt will pay 13in mill and give the yanks two scrubs

With that, the Yankees still come out on top in this deal. :lol:

 

[vwnut13]

Re: burnett to pittsburgh done.

Pitt will pay 13in mill and give the yanks two scrubs

With that, the Yankees still come out on top in this deal. :lol:

Or....

The Yankees traded AJ Burnett for Eric Chavez, Raul Ibanez, and two scrubs.