News on A.J. Burnett

Yanks' Pettitte thought about retiring after title

2010-02-22T12:30:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Andy Pettitte gave serious thought to retiring after Yankees' World Series title</div><div><p>Andy Pettitte gave some serious thought to going out as a champion last year.</p><p>It turns out the 37-year-old left-hander wasn't quite ready to retire, even after the New York Yankees won the World Series.</p><p>"I...

Yankees Spring Baseball

2010-02-21T11:46:13Z

New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett edges out other pitchers, including Andy Pettitte, far right, and Javier Vazquez, third from right, as pitchers and catchers worked out during baseball spring trainin...

The 2009 New York Yankees World Series champions celebration at city hall

2009-11-10T02:17:54Z

The 2009 New York Yankees World Series champions celebration at city hall New York City 11-06-2009 Photo By William Regan-Globe Photos, Inc. 2009 AJ BURNETT

Burnett a bust in Game 5, Yankees thumped by Phils

2010-02-24T10:50:57Z

<div id="subtitle">A.J. Burnett a bust in Game 5, Yankees waste chance to wrap up World Series title</div><div><p>A.J. Burnett started walking briskly off the mound before manager Joe Girardi even got there. The erratic right-hander already was finished — and he knew it.</p><p>With a chance to pitch the <...

World Series Yankees Phillies Baseball

2009-11-02T21:00:28Z

New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, left, gets a visit from catcher Jose Molina in the first inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Eric ...

Burnett goes on short rest against Lee in Game 5

2010-02-24T11:24:58Z

<div id="subtitle">A.J. Burnett to pitch on short rest against Phillies ace Cliff Lee in Game 5 of World Series</div><div><p>The New York Yankees are chasing championship No. 27 by throwing their top pitchers on three days' rest.</p><p>With a cha...

Burnett gets start in possible Series clincher

2010-02-24T11:24:11Z

<div><p>PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A.J. Burnett said he was thrilled to have the opportunity to start Monday's World Series Game Five with a chance to clinch the New York Yankees' 27th Fall Classic crown and first ...

World Series Phillies Yankees Baseball

2009-11-01T14:45:21Z

New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Feliz grounded out to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip...

Burnett to start World Series Game 5 for Yankees

2010-02-24T11:26:57Z

<div id="subtitle">Burnett to start World Series Game 5 for Yankees; Pettitte could pitch Game 6 on short rest</div><div><p>A.J. Burnett will start Game 5 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest Monday night.</p><p>Yankees manager CC Sabathia actually likes starting on three days' rest.</p><p>"I hate to throw bullpens," the New York Yankees big man said. "I don't have to throw a bullpen when I pitch ...

Sabathia to start World Series Game 4 for Yankees

2010-02-24T11:41:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Sabathia to start Game 4 for Yankees; Burnett and Pettitte could pitch on short rest, too</div><div><p>CC Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest.</p><p>Yankees manager Joe ...

Burnett, Texeira, Matsui help Yankees tie Series

2010-02-24T12:17:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Teixeira, Matsui homer to back Burnett, help Yankees beat Phillies 3-1 to tie World Series</div><div><p>The Yankees waited six long years for this.</p><p>They had not won a World Series game since that rainy night in Miami when Mike Mussin...

Yankees bounce back to level World Series

2010-02-24T12:22:13Z

<div><p>A.J. Burnett humbled Philadelphia's finest batters while Hideki Matsui and Mark Teixiera each blasted home runs to lead the New York Yankees past the Phil...

Burnett makes most of World Series debut

2010-02-24T12:23:32Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - A.J. Burnett made the most of his first World Series appearance by guiding the New York Yankees to a critical 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.</p><p&gt...

Burnett delivers for Yankees in crucial Game 2

2010-02-24T12:24:35Z

<div id="subtitle">A-OK: A.J. Burnett pitches Yankees past Phillies to tie World Series at 1 game apiece</div><div><p>A.J. Burnett hardly got any attention — until he got the win.</p><p>Almost an afterthought in his matchup with colorful star Pedro Martinez, Burnett challenged Joe Girardi benches right fielder Nick Swisher for World Series Game 2</div><div><p>Yankees manager Joe Girardi benched slumping outfielder Nick Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night and again put Jose Molina behind the plate ...

Most interesting Game 2 matchup: Werth vs Burnett

2010-02-24T12:51:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Game within a game: Phillies' Werth, Yankees' Burnett square off in at-bat years in the making</div><div><p>They never talked about it. Neither saw a reason to.</p><p>Four years after Jayson Werth's wrist was shattered and his career thrown into limbo by a pitch from

ALCS Yankees Angels Baseball

2009-10-22T19:30:22Z

New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett wipes is face during the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Yankees can win AL pennant tonight vs. Angels

2010-02-24T17:12:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Yankees can win AL pennant tonight vs. Angels and join Phillies in World Series</div><div><p>After an off day, the Yankees will try to close out the Angels with a Game 5 win in the American League Championship Series tonight at Angel Stadium. New York has a commanding 3-games-to-1 advantage f...