Huntington grouped the right-hander with other newcomers of considerable age and experience -- Rod Barajas, Erik Bedard, Clint Barmes, Nate McLouth -- and stressed that his intent was to provide "some veteran stability" to a younger core "ready to take...

The Pirates are preparing to welcome right-hander A.J. Burnett (Central Arkansas Christian) once his trade from the New York Yankees is finalized - another noteworthy addition after Pittsburgh signed left-hander Erik Bedard during the off season. “It’s...

'Buccos are hoping to improve that number significantly with the addition of two hurlers that both have 200+ strikeout seasons on their resumes. Obviously both players are far removed from those monster seasons and each come with his own gigantic...

A day before their first workout, the Pittsburgh Pirates can anticipate A.J. Burnett's arrival. Right-hander James McDonald says there should be some healthy competition in the starting rotation once Burnett's trade from the New York Yankees is finalized.

Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hiroki Kuroda. They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett...

Burnett has two World Series rings, catcher Rod Barajas has one and third baseman Casey McGehee and shortstop Clint Barmes have postseason experience. Throw in left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard and outfielder Nate McLouth, and Coonelly is certain that...

Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hiroki Kuroda. They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett...

Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hiroki Kuroda. In Pittsburgh, Burnett joins a rotation that includes newly signed Erik Bedard and returnees James...

He and pitching coach Ray Searage recently said he was ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation, but he could miss the start of the season. Kevin Correia ended the season on the disabled list with a strained oblique, Jeff Karstens skipped starts due to...

They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett joins a rotation that includes newly signed Erik Bedard and returnees James McDonald, Kevin Correia and Jeff Karstens. Charlie Morton is recovering from...

Burnett has two World Series rings, catcher Rod Barajas has one and third baseman Casey McGehee and shortstop Clint Barmes all have postseason experience. Throw in left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard and outfielder Nate McLouth and Coonelly is certain what...

Burnett has two World Series rings, catcher Rod Barajas has one and third baseman Casey McGehee and shortstop Clint Barmes all have postseason experience. Throw in lefthanded pitcher Erik Bedard and outfielder Nate McLouth and Coonelly is certain what...

Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hiroki Kuroda. They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett...

Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hiroki Kuroda. They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett...

They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett joins a rotation that includes newly signed Erik Bedard and returnees James McDonald, Kevin Correia and Jeff Karstens. Charlie Morton is recovering from...

While the top teams in the division underwent major overhauls on the field and in the front office during the offseason - or both - the Pirates were relatively quiet during the winter. The team added veteran infielder Clint Barmes, pitcher Erik Bedard,...

Orioles for 2012. One might think that we can now get onto bigger and better things. However speaking for myself, I think some serious questions regarding Jones and the Orioles still linger in the minds of fans. Very few of the Orioles’ moves in recent...

This spring, he’d rather show big-league ability. A 24-year-old obtained from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the three-way trade of Erik Bedard to Boston, Robinson batted .293 with 25 home runs and 71 RBI in 100 games with Triple-A Albuquerque. That...

Outta Here: RF J.D. Drew, RF Josh Reddick, SS Marco Scutaro, INF Josh Lowrie, C Jason Varitek, RHP Tim Wakefield, RHP Dan Wheeler, LHP Erik Bedard, RHP Jonathan Papelbon. Going campin': Valentine needs to restore order to a clubhouse that lacked...