Burnett: Don't sound the alarms

A.J. Burnett said his start was "terrible" today but not to worry. He said that he felt "out of whack all day" and there is a mechanical adjustment he needs to make, but that he will be able to get it done in time for the April 4 game vs. the Cubs in the Bronx.

"There were a lot of balls over the plate today, and a lot of spots missed," Burnett said. "It didn't matter what side of the plate they went on, they just came back over the middle. That's just a mechanical type of thing that we'll fix inbetween."

Basically, Burnett said that the adjustment he needs to make concerns moving too much side to side, instead of staying on top and driving toward the catcher.

Final Grapefruit League numbers for Burnett: 3-0, 3.72 ERA in five starts.

"I feel like I'm strong and in shape," Burnett said. "The execution wasn't there, but you find a positive out of today. I feel like I'm where I need to be, despite the results. I'm ready to pitch under the lights."

As of last check, the four-headed Buddha in his locker was still scowling, though.