The New York Yankees have reeled in another top pitcher, reaching agreement with A.J. Burnett on a five-year contract.
Burnett won a career-high 18 games with Toronto this season and then became a free agent.
This week, the Yankees reached a deal with ace CC Sabathia for seven years and $161 million. Sabathia won the 2007 Cy Young Award with Cleveland, then was traded before the late-season free-agent deadline to Milwaukee, and led the Brewers to their first postseason since 1982.
Burnett's agreement was confirmed Friday by the office of his agent, Darek Braunecker. It was first reported by foxsports.com.
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