The newest on Burnett

Joel Sherman and George King (since when did he start calling himself George A. King III in bylines?) have the news:

Talking to a Yankee recently, A.J. Burnett informed the player they were going to be teammates.

"He wants to come to New York - those words came out of his mouth," the player told The Post last night. "He really wants to play here."

From all indications, Burnett will join CC Sabathia at the top of the Yankee rotation, and the deal could be sealed as early as today.

The writers go on to say that the Braves met with Burnett's agent last night and that it's possible they guaranteed a fifth year.

Pray to Smoking A-Rod...