“Uhh.. C!” – “Yes, two C’s on the board.”
“I would like to buy a vowel. A!” – “You got it.”
“I’ll spin again… J!” – “And we have a J. Would you like to solve the puzzle?”
“Nahhhhh, not yet. This game is fun. Hehe.”
And so the shopping spree continues. Though this news was already anticipated, the Yanks have indeed sealed the 82.5 million dollar 5 year deal with that other pitcher referred to by primarily his first two initials, A.J. Burnett. However, despite throwing $240 million at the two newly acquired arms, the game is far from over. With rumors of the Yanks possibly aiming for another arm, with Andy’s future in pinstripes uncertain, and of Mike Cameron possibly playing in NYC, the roster is still in for some changes.
Despite the fact that I know, all too well, that a team on paper means nothing, I’m still salivating at the sight of this: Wang, CC, Joba, A.J., Pettitte/??… How many days until Opening Day again?
Side Notes:
- Believe it or not, a team actually signed Wilson Betemit. Which one you ask? The only one led by a crazy s.o.b. Ahh, yes, those White Sox. One piece of info: you know that thing players swing with? Yeah, Betemit isn’t so good with that. Good luck 
- About those rumors of a Manny in New York, I’m thinking that really won’t happen, but if by some miracle it does.. prepare to witness a boycott.
I’m not so keen on the length and cost of the Burnett deal, but the Yankees needed to upgrade the staff, and did so within a few days with the two biggest pitchers they could land without giving up anyone established. Very good signings, to me. Let’s just hope Burnett stays relatively healthy.
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