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AJ Burnett happy to escape New York for Pittsburgh

Published Feb. 20, 2012 12:20 p.m. ET

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A.J. Burnett was happy to escape from New York.

After signing an $82.5 million, five-year contract, Burnett helped the Yankees to their 27th World Series title in 2009. Then he slumped to a 21-26 record with a 5.20 ERA over the following two seasons. He was traded Sunday to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of low-level prospects.

Says Burnett: ''It was fun the first couple of years. Then it got like, I'm never going to get out of this funk.''

He added: ''I let a few too many people tinker with me, maybe,'' Burnett said. ''When you let that happen, you start doubting yourself sometimes.''

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