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| Height: 6-5
Weight: 230
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jan 3, 1977, North Little Rock, AR Contract: Signed through 2010, opt out clause after '08 |
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| December 12, 2004 The Marlins and Yankees have discussed a trade that would send A.J. Burnett to New York for Javier Vazquez, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
| September 27, 2004 A.J. Burnett threw for 12 minutes in the bullpen before Sunday's game and reported that his right elbow felt fine, according to the Miami Herald. Burnett is hoping to make one more start before the end of the season. He has not pitched since Sept. 12 because of right elbow inflammation. |
| September 26, 2004 The Miami Herald reports that the Marlins aren't counting on getting another start out of A.J. Burnett this season, though Burnett continues to work toward that goal. Florida manager Jack McKeon plans to go with a four-man rotation for the final week, though he will allow each pitcher to decide whether pitching on short rest is a good idea. |
| September 24, 2004 A.J. Burnett is slated to test his ailing elbow by throwing today, according to the Miami Herald. He's still holding out hope that he can get into a game before the season ends. |
| September 19, 2004 The AP reports that A.J. Burnett threw for 10 minutes in the bullpen on Sunday and felt discomfort near the end of the session. The setback makes it more likely that Burnett will shut himself down for the rest of the season. |
| September 17, 2004 A.J. Burnett said Thursday that he might not pitch again this season because of an inflamed elbow, according to the Miami Herald. Burnett said "As hard as it is, I'm not going to touch a ball unless my arm feels 100 percent. Pain-free." Until further notice, consider him questionable to pitch again this year. |
| September 16, 2004 An MRI and an examination by Dr. James Andrews revealed that A.J. Burnett has nothing more than swelling in his right elbow, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He will miss his start Friday, though, and will be re-examined next week. |
| September 15, 2004 A.J. Burnett will miss his scheduled start on Friday because of inflammation in his right elbow, according to the Sports Network. |
| September 3, 2004 Due to Hurricane Frances, tonight's game between the Marlins and Cubs has been postponed. If Saturday's game is held, Friday's starters, A.J. Burnett and Carlos Zambrano, presumably would start that game. |
| August 29, 2004 A.J. Burnett struck out a team-record 14 batters on Sunday on his way to his fifth win. Burnett allowed just five hits and one earned run in eight innings. |
| July 2, 2004 Since A.J. Burnett pitched only one inning due to rain on Wednesday, Marlins manager Jack McKeon plans to bring Burnett back on three days' rest to start on Sunday, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
| June 30, 2004 A.J. Burnett pitched just one inning on Wednesday because of a lengthy rain delay in the second inning. Burnett was rocked in his short stint, allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks. |
| June 25, 2004 A.J. Burnett fell to 0-3 on Friday night despite coming through with his third straight quality start. He went eight innings and allowed just three hits and two earned runs. Burnett has allowed just four earned runs in his last three starts, covering 21 innings. |
| June 20, 2004 A.J. Burnett sustained no injuries in a minor three-car accident Saturday, but he was bit on his right foot by several ants while standing by after the collision, according to the Sun-Sentinel. "My foot is on fire right now," Burnett said. |
| June 15, 2004 A.J. Burnett, in his third start since coming back from Tommy John surgery, held the White Sox to no runs on hit over six innings Tuesday night, but he did issue six walks while fanning only two. |
| June 8, 2004 A.J. Burnett is scheduled to make his second start Wednesday night and will be on a strict pitch count of 85 to 90 pitches, according to the AP. |
| June 3, 2004 A.J. Burnett allowed two runs off five hits and no walks over four innings on Thursday. He struck out four and hit 97 mph on the radar gun. It was his first big league outing since having his elbow surgically reconstructed over a year ago. |
| June 3, 2004 The Marlins activated A.J. Burnett from the 60-day disabled list today, and he'll start tonight's game. |
| May 30, 2004 A.J. Burnett will come off the DL and start against the Mets this Thursday, according to the AP. |
| May 30, 2004 If A.J. Burnett returns to the Marlins rotation this week it will likely be on Wednesday, but manager Jack McKeon said that he hasn't ruled out having Burnett spend more time in the minors. |
| May 29, 2004 A.J. Burnett said he is ready to pitch in the majors after a successful rehab start on Friday night, according to the AP. However, the Marlins aren't quite as optimistic and may want Burnett to make one more rehab start before he makes his return to the majors. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April of 2003. |
| May 28, 2004 A.J. Burnett allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks and struck out six in just over three innings for Triple-A Albuquerque Friday night. It was his third and possibly final rehab start. Burnett could be back in the Marlins' rotation by Wednesday against Cincinnati. "Nothing's been decided,'" Marlins manager Jack McKeon told the AP. "We've got a lot of options." |
| May 26, 2004 A.J. Burnett said that he felt fine after his rehab start on Sunday, and he's on schedule to pitch for Triple-A Albuqueque on Friday, according to the Miami Herald. He is targeted to throw 90-100 pitches. |
| May 23, 2004 A.J. Burnett allowed two hits and one unearned run in four innings on Sunday in a rehab start for Class-A Jupiter, according to the AP. Burnett struck out four, walked two and threw two wild pitches. |
| May 19, 2004 A.J. Burnett will make at least two more rehab starts, the second of which should be May 28, before he makes a return to the Marlins, according to the Miami Herald. |
| May 18, 2004 The AP reports that A.J. Burnett threw 4 1/3 innings scoreless innings Tuesday in his first rehab start since reconstructive elbow surgery last year. He threw 68 pitches in an extended spring training game against a team of rookies from the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed three hits and a walk while striking out seven. "I wasn't scared to throw any of my pitches, but I only threw 90-95 percent. I'm chomping at the bit to get back to work," said Burnett. |
| May 13, 2004 Barring a setback, the Marlins plan for A.J. Burnett to make a start in extended spring training Tuesday and be activated June 2, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He's coming back from Tommy John surgery. |
| May 12, 2004 The AP reports that A.J. Burnett threw his second session of live batting practice Wednesday as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. |
| May 8, 2004 A.J. Burnett threw 41 pitches while facing batters before Saturday's game, according to the AP. He is scheduled to throw 45-50 pitches over three simulated innings Wednesday, and he could make his first rehab start as early as May 18. |
| May 8, 2004 If all goes well, A.J. Burnett could begin a rehab assignment on May 18, according to the Miami Herald. He's hoping to return from Tommy John surgery by early June. |
| May 6, 2004 After throwing off a mound yesterday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, A.J. Burnett said he felt he could return to action by early June, according to the Sun-Sentinel. "I'm close, real close," said Burnett. |
| May 5, 2004 A.J. Burnett will throw batting practice against live hitters for the first time on Wednesday, according to the AP. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery. |
| April 23, 2004 The Miami Herald reports that A.J. Burnett hopes to throw batting practice early in May and is aiming to return from Tommy John surgery by mid-June. |
| April 21, 2004 A.J. Burnett is slated to throw a 12-minute bullpen session today, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He hopes to begin a rehab assignment by mid-May and return from his Tommy John surgery around June 15. "I'm not 100 percent, but I'm probably about 85," he said. "Everything's smooth and easy, and I feel great." |
| March 28, 2004 A.J. Burnett hopes to start throwing off a mound again Saturday, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
| March 18, 2004 A.J. Burnett threw for about 10 minutes yesterday and reported no pain or soreness in his elbow, according to the Miami Herald. The Marlins are not sure when he will return to the mound. |
| March 11, 2004 A.J. Burnett hopes to resume throwing when he rejoins the Marlins Wednesday, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Burnett, who has soreness in his elbow, will be away from the team this weekend to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. |
| March 6, 2004 A.J. Burnett had his session scheduled for today postponed due to soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, according to the Sun-Sentinel. "We\'ll wait until he tells us he\'s ready to go again," Marlins pitching coach Wayne Rosenthal said. |
| February 29, 2004 The Miami Herald reports that A.J. Burnett threw off a mound yesterday for the first time since beginning his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and he has set a goal of getting into at least one exhibition game this spring. |
| February 26, 2004 A.J. Burnett threw a 12-minute session from the mound on Wednesday, throwing fastballs, changeups, and a couple of curveballs, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Marlins minor league pitching coordinator Dean Treanor said "They always say that second year [after surgery] is when you get back to 100 percent, but he looks good. ... He could pitch for me right now." The Marlins are hopeful that Burnett will be able to return in May, but which point he\'ll be just over 12 months removed from Tommy John surgery. |
| January 23, 2004 Although A.J. Burnett hopes to be ready to pitch when the regular season begins, the Marlins aren\'t looking for him to play in games until early or mid-May, according to the Miami Herald. He\'s recovering from Tommy John surgery. |
| January 22, 2004 A.J. Burnett threw off a mound today for the first time in nine months and he hopes to be in the Marlins' rotation at the start of the season, according to the AP. He underwent Tommy John surgery last April. |
| January 21, 2004 A.J. Burnett is slated to test his surgically repaired elbow by throwing off a mound tomorrow for the first time since last April, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
| January 16, 2004 A.J. Burnett is ahead of schedule in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and said he could pitch for the Marlins as early as April, according to the Miami Herald. "There's a chance of me breaking camp with the team [out of spring training]," said Burnett. |