August 24, 2008 Word out of New York is the Yankees are thinking hurler A.J. Burnett could be a member of the rotation next season, according to the Boston Globe.
August 19, 2008 A.J. Burnett allowed a first-inning run to the Yankees on Tuesday and then proceeded to shut the door. He worked eight innings and surrendered just five hits and one run. Burnett also struck out a season-high 13 batters.
August 16, 2008 The Blue Jays aren't counting on A.J. Burnett being part of their team in 2009. "It certainly looks like A.J. wont be here," manager Cito Gaston tells the Toronto Star. "I dont know, but we might have a few guys who can pick that slack up." Burnett says he hasn't made up his mind about opting out of the final two years of his contract. He can earn $24 million over 2009 and 2010.
August 12, 2008 Toronto ace A.J. Burnett is starting to look like the hot hand in Canada, getting his 15th win of the season this evening as the Blue Jays found the 6-4 win versus Detroit. Burnett pitched six innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on eight hits with one walk and six strikeouts.
August 2, 2008 A.J. Burnett allowed four earned runs on six hits over 5.2 innings in Saturday's 6-4 win over Texas, with two walks and four strikeouts.
