For a couple of likely-miss minor leaguers and cash, the Pirates acquired Allan James Burnett today, pending Sir Selig's approval. Yes, the New York Yankees actually dumped salary on Pittsburgh. This is a great move for the Bucs because, sadly right now this is the only way for the team to find talent. Having been spurned by Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt, the front office had to find a way to add to the club. It's a classic catch 22; can't get better talent without winning, can't win without better talent. So now for the better part of April, the Bucs can get by with four starters (AJ, Erik Bedard, James McDonald and Jeff Karstens) and hopefully Electric Stuff One will be ready to go by then. Certainly better than if Kevin Correia or Brad Lincoln was penciled in. Now KC can rightfully be the 6th starter/emergency guy which is what Karstens used to be.
Days until pitchers and catchers report = 1
Days until first Spring Training game = 15
Days until Opening Day = 48
Welcome back baseball! Let's Go Bucs!
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