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Why AJ Burnett Must Be Bounced from the New York Yankees Rotation

me, the decision for Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees has to be easy. Allow Phil Hughes to remain in the rotation and show what he's got. On the other hand is AJ Burnett.

AJ Burnett has failed to record a win since June 28. Over a month and this guy still can't get a win with one of the most prolific offenses in the MLB. It's a lineup that just never seems to end. Brett Gardner is a scrappy hitter who will foul pitches off over and over. Derek Jeter is Derek Jeter, a hitter usually known to hit pitches the other way. Then there's Curtis Granderson who slugs homeruns. Mark Teixeira is a duplicate of Granderson, except with a lower average. Robinson Cano comes up next, as he is a major bopper.

Those main five are as productive ...

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