A.J. Burnett

On this date in 2001, A.J. Burnett walks nine while pitching a no-hitter and leading the Marlins to a 3-0 win over the Padres.

"I am not impressed with my no-hitter because of the walks. I think it's cool I threw a no-hitter, but I want to throw one that's a gem."    

A.J. Burnett

Born on this date, A.J. Burnett.

"We're a team that comes out and plays every day."

Which is a good thing because they would have to forfeit the games otherwise.

Roy Halladay retires

"The Peyton Manning of pitchers. That's what I call him. No one is more prepared." - A.J. Burnett

I put this in the "too much information" category

A.J. Burnett not at all impressed by Russell Martin's steal attempt throw!

So that's where it is!

"Let me tell you, NOBODY steals from Tony Montana! NOBODY!

We gonna take care of this A.J. guy real quick."

A.J. Burnett

Born on this date, A. J. Burnett.

"I'm a force out there. Guys (opposing hitters) don't want to face me." - February 15, 2011 (5.15 ERA that year)

A.J. Burnett

On this date in 2001, A.J. Burnett walks nine while pitching a no-hitter and leading the Marlins over the Padres, 3-0.

"I'm not impressed with my no-hitter because of the walks. I think it's cool I threw a no-hitter, but I want to throw one that's a gem."

A.J. Burnett wears an eye patch his first start back, right?

If not, the Pirates forfeit their name.

You can only be so patient with a team with so little self-awareness.

Just another hit off A.J.

A.J. Burnett today after bunting a ball off his face.

Yankees lineup today

1.Edward Nunez SS
2.Russell Martin C
3.Nick Swisher RF
4.Alex Rodriguez 3B
5.Andruw Jones LF
6.Jesus Montero DH
7.Brandon Laird 1B
8.Greg Golson CF
9.Ramiro Pena 2B

It's that "day game after a 2.15 am end to a night game" thing.

Not to worry though! A.J. Burnett can carry the team on his back!

(more) Profound clubhouse thoughts

"It feels good to keep my team in it."

2 stars out of 5 on the "cliche-meter": Players have feelings too. Never forget that.

"There is nothing there to work with"

"Nothing. No location. He won't pitch. No command." - anonymous scout

Well now they have someone who can warm up the bullpen catchers. Those guys need work too, you know!  

A.J. Burnett's win yesterday was his first win in August

As a Yankee.

Ever.

Not even a (shortie) 28 day month like February either!

Apparently it was completely voluntary!

No hazing was involved or anything!

A. J. Burnett

A.J. Burnett looks like a guy who has a meth lab out back on his property.

Even more so tonight when he is sweating like a pig.

Wakefield is really sweating too but not all "methy" so it's not the sweat.

My .02.

A.J. Burnett

"I'm a force out there. Guys (opposing hitters) don't want to face me." - A.J. Burnett, February 15, 2011

(gulp)

Then why do the other "guys" eagerly check the lineup card on the days he pitches?

It's been a few years since I have been in a classroom but I think Freud called this "delusional thinking".

A.J. Burnett

On this date in 2005, A.J. Burnett signed a 5-year, $55 million contract with the Blue Jays.

The contract included an opt-out clause after the 2008 season which the Yankees have regretted ever since.

Good thing the Yankees insist that their players are clean cut and clean shaven

You can see their tattoos better.

No distractions.

Now that Burnett is out, Posada can play!

The pitcher with the 5.26 ERA has a personal catcher, you know.

No, not messed up in any way!

Doesn't that Clifford Leaf guy just use a staff catcher?