Yankees Sign Carl Pav ...err ...A.J. Burnett

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 12, 2008 2:54 PM PST Comment 27 comments

Just in case you weren't sure that the evil empire was back in full swing, they've now put $243.5 million into TWO pitchers in the span of three days this offseason.

And just in case you thought they had learned their lesson their first time when the signed an injury prone former Marlin, they did not. This time, it's A.J. Burnett.

And just in case you thought they'd go cheap and short term to minimize risk, they didn't It's worth $16.5 million a year for FIVE years.

And just in case you thought they learned that rebuilding by throwing money at problems wasn't the way to go...they definitely didn't.

Congrats, morons.

edit: Yes, I know Burnett is better than Pavano, so no need to quote stats. It's all about the money here, folks. It's insane.

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Yankees' New Addition:

Good pick-up, good price

2 votes

Good pick-up, bad price

30 votes

Bad pick-up, good price

2 votes

Bad pick-up, bad price

14 votes

HOLY SHIT DID THEY REALLY JUST GIVE A.J. BURNETT A 5 YEAR DEAL?

47 votes

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Wow

Desperation is amusing

by Seik1177 on Dec 12, 2008 3:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Burnett is very injury prone but he is a better pitcher than Pavano.

The contract does SCREAEM Pavano though. DL Burnett is not a good arm to bet on healthwise

Teixeira............Everything else can wait.

by hauldog on Dec 12, 2008 3:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BURNETT

only if he showed he could stay healthy. how soon do u think he goes down?

by HALO_86 on Dec 12, 2008 3:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If he's their new C. Pavano...

Opening Day

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Specializing in maniac-ball since 2000

by halofan4life on Dec 12, 2008 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So far, one Yankee fan has found this poll.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 12, 2008 3:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

you just called me a yankee fan, Mr. Death Kiss

That’s akin to calling me a monkey’s ass. If I wasn’t so old, tired, weak and brittle, I would call you out!

The reason I Picked good good is because it’s the Yankees. What do they care about throwing money around. And they get a guy who finish strong last year (10-2) and would be a #2 on most mlb teams.

Bad for us is this is going to make Boston more nervous. I think they are going to come at Tex now with a mine blowing offer. Damn it.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Dec 12, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wealthy or not

even the Yankees have monetary limits, you know. They can’t put their payroll above and beyond a certain threshold just like anyone else.

The fact is, whether they can afford the contract or not, they paid an exorbitant and UNNECESSARY sum to get him. What they paid could and should have been far less in order to obtain his services.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 12, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Go Rays!

I just felt like throwing that in here. Poor Joe Maddon. What’s a guy gotta do?

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 12, 2008 4:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

GA to the rescue...

does that story still have legs? or is it another lazy rumor?

by SCHalo on Dec 12, 2008 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If GA is TB's answer to the Yankee and Red Sux moves, they'll be welcomed to 3rd place next year.

by snowhor on Dec 12, 2008 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Keep in mind GA is replacing...

Cliff Floyd

They have assloads of talent, they will be fine.

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Dec 12, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

typical Yanker overkill

The new stadium will indeed be home to their hallowed tradition — the tradition of overpaying.

by yeswecan on Dec 12, 2008 5:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Crystal ball says if you wanna know what the 2011-13 Yanks look like

See: 2008 Yankees

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 5:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What if CC and Burnett stay healthy

and Joba gets better?

Maybe, just maybe, we could start hating the Yankees again!

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Dec 12, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Like we stopped...

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 12, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They are lovable losers at this point!

Its like a teenage angst Disney program.

You have the new kid everyone is in love with: Joba Chamberlin

The couple who fell in love, regardless of what the world says: A-Rod, Jeter

You have the crazy old principal who the all the kids just ignore and laugh at: George Steinbrenner

The Janitor: Jason Giambi

The kid who is always sick: Carl Pavano

The kid with the drug problem: Rodger Clemens

The girl in love with the kid with the drug problem even though she knows better: Suzyn Waldman

The Gay Kid: Johnny Damon

The Popular Kid: Mariano Rivera

And, now introducing: The Fat Kid
and
The Racist

How don’t you love them?

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Dec 12, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How many innings will ~~Carol~~ A.J. Burnett pitch in 2009?

2001: 173
2002: 204
2003: 23
2004: 120
2005: 209
2006: 136
2007: 166
2008: 221
2009: ?

by Fan Since 1981 on Dec 13, 2008 10:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well all I have to say about the Yankees is

1. I hope they lose with this lineup.
a. Will the greed of C.C. be enough to handle the NY media. I don’t ever want to hear CC complain one single word.
b. AJ, same goes for you.

2. I will commend the Yanks for going out and addressing their biggest need by signing (arguably) the 2 best pitchers available this offseason! They just put their nuts on the line with the money and length of contracts they just agreed to.

With that said, the Angels need offense, and they need offense that is proven in the post season. So I hope that Artie will tender a 3 year offer to Manny.
The Halos put more than a great offer on the table for Tex to “take it or leave it”.

Finally, a question for the witty C.K.O.D. What is with the George Carlin in a Dodger Hat avatar?

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 10:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

wait

1. theres nothing wrong with CC taking the money. i don’t know who was officially in second on his list but i’m sure they weren’t even close money wise. this isn’t like he’s taking 10-20M more to go to the yanks. i’m pretty sure most teams like Brewers for sure are 60M apart. theres no way you give that up, unless its the team you rooted for as a kid growing up, and they were close to NYY offer.

i think Teix signs with a east coast team. its time for plan B. whatever that is. lol

by HALO_86 on Dec 13, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a drawing my friend did in MS Paint of myself

I liked it enough to stick with it.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 14, 2008 11:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you could quickly use the paintcan to turn the hat red without affecting anything else

it even keep the texture of teh hat i think

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 14, 2008 11:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a new york giants hat

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 15, 2008 1:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ahhh

i see

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 15, 2008 5:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dono

I’m glad to see that you’re a lone voice in the wilderness with all this Manny nonsense. I mean, I’ve seen other guys who are OK with getting him, but you’re the only one with a fetish it seems.

No, Manny! Bad Manny!!

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs