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A.J. Burnett Passes Physical, Appears Headed From Yankees To Pirates

It's been days since the New York Yankees agreed in principle to trade hurler A.J. Burnett to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but now the deal is finally official, according to Jon Heyman of CBS:

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The Yankees will receive pitcher Diego Moreno and outfielder Exicardo Cayones in return for Burnett and $20 million to help pay his salary. The deal is likely to be announced Monday.