A.J. Burnett thinks it's time for his friend and former mentor to get a fresh start, as reported by Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News. "He's paid his dues there, been the face of the organization, done everything they've asked him to do and more. At this point in his career, I think he just wants to win. I don't think he would let anything distract him. He's not really the type of person that gets intimidated easily. It doesn't matter where he pitches; he's going to be the same. None of the stuff that goes on here would faze him at all." Burnett said of Halladay.
Halladay has told the Blue Jays that he is willing to waive his no trade clause in a deal to the Yankees. It is also being reported that Burnett has given the Blue Jays a deadline to trade him by the start of Spring Training. If he is not traded by that time, he would not approve a trade after that.
After CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett the Yankees rotation is a question mark. It's no given that Andy Pettitte will be back. He could choose to retire or pitch closer to home again, though the latter doesn't seem very likely. Chien Ming Wang will be coming back from shoulder surgery. Joba and Hughes have experienced much success out of the pen, but not much in the rotation. Other options would include Ian Kennedy and Alfredo Aceves. Some might say it's over kill, but I think Halladay or another starter could be a necessity for this team if they look to repeat in 2010.
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