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A.J. Burnett

6/23/2006

Pitching for the first time since April 21, Burnett gave up two runs in six innings but didn't figure in the decision of the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Burnett, who struck out seven, showed no signs of the soreness in his right elbow that caused him to go on the disabled list on April 22.

6/18/2006

Burnett is schedule to start Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was put on the disabled list on April 22 with an elbow injury after making just two starts.

4/27/2006

Although Dr. James Andrews didn't find any structural damage in Burnett's elbow early in the week, the Toronto right-hander said he is going to be cautious in returning from what has been described as a mild ligament sprain and a straining of scar tissue. On Tuesday, Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi said Burnett is more worried about his injured right elbow than he should be.

4/24/2006

ESPN is reporting that Dr. James Andrews didn't find any structural damage in Burnett's ailing right elbow. The specialist reportedly found minor straining of scar tissue that also bothered the Toronto right-hander during spring training.

4/22/2006

Burnett was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Blue Jays on Saturday with a right elbow injury. The Toronto right-hander left his start against Boston on Friday after four innings with soreness in his elbow. He will visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday.

4/15/2006

Burnett gave up seven hits and four runs in six innings while walking one and striking out five in the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Saturday.

3/29/2006

The Toronto Blue Jays will place Burnett on the 15-day disabled list, and the 28-year-old right-hander is expected to miss his first two starts of the new season. Burnett threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since taking himself out of a game March 18 complaining about elbow pain. An MRI exam revealed the discomfort was just scar tissue breaking away from his right elbow.

3/24/2006

Burnett pitched for the first time since scar tissue broke free in his right elbow Saturday. The Toronto right-hander threw 35 pitches from 60 feet at the team's spring-training complex. "It was a nice little day of playing catch," Burnett said. "No pain, no discomfort, everything is fine."

3/20/2006

The discomfort Burnett experienced in a Grapefruit League game Saturday was scar tissue breaking away from his right elbow. The scar tissue is a byproduct of Tommy John surgery three years ago. The Toronto right-hander, who signed a $55 million, five-year deal over the winter, could be back on the mound in about a week.

3/19/2006

The Blue Jays learned Saturday Burnett's ailing elbow did not suffer damage after an MRI. He threw one pitch before leaving Saturday's spring training game against Boston.

12/6/2005

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett to a five-year, $55 million contract on Tuesday. Burnett spent the last seven seasons with the Florida Marlins, making $3.65 million for the 2005 season.

9/27/2005

The Florida Marlins sent Burnett home for the season before Monday night's 4-0 loss to Washington. The move follows the righthander's rant that the team plays scared because manager Jack McKeon and the coaching staff are too negative. Burnett added that he has no intention of returning to Florida, and Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said "there will be no multiyear contract offer made to him."

9/26/2005

On Sunday, Burnett all but packed his bags for a new 2006 destination by ripping Florida manager Jack McKeon and his coaching staff after Sunday's loss to Atlanta. "We play scared, we manage scared, we coach scared, and I'm sick of it, man," Burnett said. "It's depressing around here. . . It's like they expect us to mess up, and when we do, they chew our a-- out. There's no positive nothing around here for anybody."

8/15/2005

Trade rumors or no trade rumors, Burnett worked his sixth straight quality start on Sunday to claim his sixth straight victory. In those six outings, dating back to July 19, the Florida righthander is 6-0 with a 1.43 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. He has won twice over San Francisco and Arizona, and once over Washington and St. Louis.

8/10/2005

Burnett notched his fourth complete game and second shutout of the 2005 campaign, surrendering just three hits in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Marlins' righthander, who struck out five and walked four in the game, has won a career-high five consecutive starts, allowing seven runs -- six earned -- in 37 innings over that span.

7/25/2005

Burnett notched his second consecutive win, pitching into the eighth inning in Sunday's 4-1 victory over San Francisco Giants. The Marlins' righthander allowed one run -- which was unearned -- on six hits in 7.1 innings of work. He struck out four, walked one and added solo home run in the third to help his own cause.

6/27/2005

Burnett notched his first shutout since the 2002 campaign, tossing a gem in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Marlins' righthander gave up just two hits in the contest, striking out seven batters and walking a pair. He now has three complete games this season.

5/30/2005

After throwing a bullpen session over the weekend, Burnett has declared himself ready for his next turn in the rotation -- a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, the Marlins skipped the righthander on Thursday, due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. Veteran Frank Castillo got a spot start in his absence.

5/26/2005

Burnett will not take the mound as scheduled on Thursday, due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. The Marlins' righthander, who reported discomfort following his last start, will be replaced by veteran Frank Castillo. According to manager Jack McKeon, Burnett should be back in action next week, barring any setbacks. He will be evaluated on a daily basis.

5/24/2005

Burnett felt some discomfort in his pitching elbow following his last outing and after further evaluation, he has been diagnosed with inflammation. As a precautionary measure, the Marlins will skip the righthander's turn in the rotation, but hope to have him back in action early next week. He had been scheduled to take the mound against the New York Mets on Thursday.

4/18/2005

After going more than two years without a complete game, Burnett has gone the distance in two consecutive outings. The Marlins' righthander scattered eight hits in an 8-2 victory over the Phillies last Tuesday before allowing just four hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Mets. Combined between the two games, Burnett struck out eight batters and walked three. He now has a franchise-best 12 career complete games.

Through three starts, Burnett is 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. As long as he can avoid the arm problems that have plagued him in his young career, Burnett is a sold fantasy option.

4/13/2005

Burnett went the distance in Tuesday's victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, notching the 11th complete game of his major league career and first since August 18, 2002. The Marlins' righthander allowed two runs on eight hits, struck out three and did not walk a batter.

After missing the early part of the 2004 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Burnett returned to the Marlins' rotation and went 7-6 with a 3.68 ERA in 20 appearances. As long as he can avoid the arm problems that have plagued him in his young career, Burnett is a sold fantasy option.