"The Yankees still haven't given up on getting rid of A.J. Burnett.

According to an industry source, the Yankees continue to have "conversations with several clubs" about trading the right-hander.

Though the Pirates have been among the teams to show the most interest, they reportedly shot down the Yankees' request for outfielder Garrett Jones to be included in a deal, according to an ESPN.com report.

Discussions between the clubs began at the Winter Meetings in December, with the Pirates and Royals among the teams most actively looking into acquiring Burnett."