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There's Nothing Like The A.J. Burnett Theater Experience

DAULERIO — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:15:57 EDT

Athletes like to be comfortable when they watch "300" or "Gladiator" for the 10,000th time. Burnett's absurdly extravagant home theater was selected as one of the best, according to Electronic House magazine. [EH]

A.J. Burnett Is The Most Dominating Pitcher In Baseball Right Now

DAULERIO — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:30:53 EDT

The fears about his elbow disintegrating into a pile of bony ash midway through the season are set aside for now. Burnett flirted with a no-no, flummoxed the Rays, wins 7-2. [NYT]

The Yankees Continue To Be Frugal

DAULERIO — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:15:37 EST

"Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com." [ESPN]

AJ Burnett, Not Dissuaded By A Little DL Trip

Leitch — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:15:19 EDT

A.J. Burnett might be making $55 million over five years, but that's not keeping him off the DL. And it's also not stopping him from racing enormous hot peppers. Money well spent!

What Will AJ's DL Stint Mean For Jays? [The Tao Of Stieb]

Fun With Trade Rumors

Leitch — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:15:43 EST

We like it when the Internet has something before the Jayson Starks of the world do, so we're gonna run with this, because it's the end of November and not much is more fun than a good trade rumor. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the St. Louis Cardinals are "close" to a "major" move, with sources saying that "something big is happening" and that Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty has threatened employees with "termination" if any information comes out. Too late!

With the help of Viva El Birdos, MLB Trade Rumors has narrowed the likely news candidates to four possibilities: A trade of Jim Edmonds for Robinson Cano and Chien Ming-Wang; the signing of A.J. Burnett; a trade for Ken Griffey Jr.; and a trade for Bobby Abreu.

We usually don't get into this much detail with the transaction sheet, but:

1. These are our Cardinals.
2. It's a slow news day.
3. We love the idea of Bobby Abreu wearing the Birds on the Bat. Not just because the dude can hit (and walk), but also because we would love to take dating tips from him.

If any of these trades end up happening, remember where you heard it first.

Cardinals Nearing Huge Trade [MLB Trade Rumors]
Unapologetic Rumor Mongering [Viva El Birdos]
Bobby Abreu's Otherworldly Restraint [Deadspin]

(Update: Viva El Birdos says signs are pointing to Abreu.)