PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — A.J. Burnett joined Bob Pompeani live from PiratesFest.

Burnett told Pompeani that the season went downhill quickly and that he has a bitter taste in his mouth.

But Burnett added that the team did a lot of growing and was impressed with how the players handled themselves.

Burnett described new addition Russell Martin as a hard worker who can throw out runners.