CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett Introduced at Yankees Press Conference

CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett were introduced to the Big Apple today at the press conference at the old Yankee Stadium. It was pretty exciting.

Sabathia has taken No. 52 and Burnett selected No. 34. CC and A.J. admitted that the money was definitely a factor, but it wasn’t only about the money. The money was part of it, but at the same time both love the fans, excitement surrounding the club, and their No. 1 goal of winning a World Series.

Welcome aboard, CC and A.J.!

CC shared his thoughts with the media:

“I think it adds an urgency to get back to where this organization is supposed to be,” Sabathia said. “I wouldn’t say it’s pressure. I would just say that people will play with a sense of urgency in the new stadium, getting back to that. It’s definitely exciting.

“It was kind of a stressful deal. I was just trying to make sure I made the right decision. Being here now and coming here and seeing the way people are, I definitely made the right choice.

“I’ve talked to guys like [Derek] Jeter, guys who have been here. I’ll answer questions whether there’s 100 reporters at my locker or five. I’m not afraid of telling you how I feel, whether I pitched good or bad.”

Said Burnett: “I think I’ll fit right in. I grew up in this game. You don’t point fingers, you take the blame like a man and be accountable.

“This is a dream come true,” Burnett said. “I’m looking forward to it; it’s going to be a fun ride. I want to pitch in the postseason, and I’m here to win. I think both of us are dedicated to winning, or else we wouldn’t be here.

“We’re all family now.

“I wish he would have signed about a month earlier, to be honest with you."

Below are a bunch of photos from the press conference from earlier today. Also have pictures from the tour that A.J. and CC got of the new stadium.

And this was CC’s trip to the stadium yesterday: