A.J. Burnett is grateful for his time in New York, but says he allowed too many people to tinker with him during his time with the Yankees. "It was fun the first couple of years. Then it got like, I'm never going to get out of this funk," said Burnett. After signing an $82.5 million, five-year contract, Burnett helped the Yankees to their 27th World Series title in 2009. He then went 21-26 record with a 5.20 ERA over the following two seasons. "I let a few too many people tinker with me, maybe," Burnett said. "When you let that happen, you start doubting yourself sometimes. You wonder, 'Am I doing it right? Is this how it's supposed to feel?' and things like that. In '09, nobody messed with me. I was able to do what I wanted to do on the mound, whether it was turn around, close my eyes and pitch upside down. Then you have a few bad games and you start changing and listening."