Posted: February 21st, 2013
A.J. Burnett named Pirates’ opening-day starter (video)
A.J. Burnett carried the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff for most of 2012.
He was rewarded for his 16-10 season by being named the starter for opening day against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on April 1.
Wandy Rodriguez is scheduled to start the team’s second game.
– Rick Green (follow me on Twitter @ETNrgreen)
