A.J. Burnett
A.J. Burnett
Allan James "A. J." Burnettis an American former professional baseball starting pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseballfor the Florida Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates...
good teams
What makes those other teams really good is that they don't fade.
number reached
I reached back for the number one and it wasn't there.
game spring start training tried
That's big to do that early. I tried to get out there and get the strut, get the glare and the feeling. This is my first spring training game with a new squad. I wanted to start off on the right foot.
feeling pain per pick rest until wish
I have no timetable. I have none. I wish I could tell you, but I don't (have a schedule). We're going to rest it, we're going to rest it, we're going to rest it and then when I pick it up (and throw), I'm going to pick it up slow. Pain is one thing, but what I'm feeling is different. I'm not going to go back out there until I'm 100 per cent.
both direction early game given head hit home innings opportunity previous quiet staying towards work
I had more of an opportunity to use it (yesterday) than in the previous game because I'd given up a hit early in both my innings and had to work from the stretch. I was just working on going over the head with the glove and staying a little more quiet ? with more of a direction towards home plate.
happy outcome overall pleased thrown
I'm very pleased with the outcome and the results. I probably could have thrown 10 or 15 more, if I wanted to, but overall I'm really happy with how I threw.
anxious playing positive
It was just a day of playing catch. That's all it was. No pain, no discomfort, everything's fine. I was anxious more than cautious. It was a positive day.
busting kids
Not today, the season. It's a waste. ... Kids are out there busting their butts, and there's still nothing but negativity.
days five floating good last later shark sure threw wait whatever
If I threw five days later last time, why not wait 10-15? Just make sure this thing's out of there for good -- whatever it is. There's a shark floating in there and we have to get it out.
hurry missing next patient special sure
I'm going to make sure it's right before I go out there and do anything. Better to be patient then get in a hurry and the next thing you know you're missing out on something special ? again.
couple decent feels forward knew last miss mound pain start step stretched
I just want to get stretched out, get the long-tossing done and get back on the mound and take it from there. It feels good, feels great. It's like a step forward every day. I kind of knew I'd feel decent today, thought, because I didn't have any pain the last couple of days. If I miss one start ... I think that's better than anything.
anxious forward guy hear ideas looking next talked
This has made me more anxious every day. When I first talked to J.P., he said he had some things and ideas going. The next thing I hear is we're getting this guy and that guy. It's exciting, and I'm looking forward to it.
feeding good riding starters
All of the starters are feeding off each other. You feel good about what's going on here. We're just riding it out.
both establish sides
I'm more of a four-seam pitcher. I need to establish that on both sides of the plate, up and down, before I can do anything else.