"A.J. Burnett delivered a clutch performance in the biggest start of his life, shutting down the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the 2009 World Series, after they had defeated CC Sabathia in the opening game. To this day, he still can't fathom pitching in a more difficult situation.

But his next start might come close.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced today that Burnett will start Tuesday's Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers. Depending on what happens in Game 3 Monday night, Burnett will take the mound either trying to close out the Tigers, or trying to save the Yankees from elimination."