Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:18:21 -0800

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett says the upcoming 2015 season will be his last, as he appears headed toward retirement at age 38. "I got one (season) left," said Burnett. "It's going to be one of those rides where you know it's the end."

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Travis Sawchik

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:05:34 -0800

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett had hernia surgery after the 2014 season ended. He expects to be fully ready by spring training.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rob Biertempfel

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:42:06 -0800

Free-agent SP A.J. Burnett (Phillies) signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, Nov. 14.

Fantasy Tip: Expect a minor resurgence from Burnett in 2015. The Pirates are a better offensive and defensive team than the Philadelphia Phillies, and PNC Park is a significantly more favorable pitching environment. Still, he'll be 38 years old, so expectations should be kept in check.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:57:34 -0800

Free-agent SP A.J. Burnett (Phillies) has received an offer from the Baltimore Orioles, but nothing is close at this time.

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| Source: Yahoo! Sports - Jeff Passan

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:53:10 -0800

Free-agent SP A.J. Burnett (Phillies) says that he is not ready to retire despite declining his $12.75 million player option with the Philadelphia Phillies. Darek Braunecker, Burnett's agent, said Burnett "wants to pitch for a contender" next year. He could have made up to $14.5 million with the Phillies in 2015 if he had started at least 30 games. Burnett went 8-18 with a 4.59 ERA and led the National League in losses and gave up the most earned runs and walks of any starter.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jayson Stark

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:03:47 -0800

Philadelphia Phillies SP A.J. Burnett declined his $12.75 million option for 2014 Monday, Nov. 3.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Ryan Lawrence

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 08:21:16 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP A.J. Burnett and the team both declined his $15 million mutual option for 2015. Burnett still has to decide if he will exercise his $12.75 million player option.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:15:09 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP A.J. Burnett is expected to exercise his $12.75 million player option for 2015.

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| Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:31:44 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies could have $20 million in payroll room to spend this offseason, which could net them a major signing or a few mid-level to minor players. The amount could go higher if SP A.J. Burnett declines his $12.75 million option and players like RP Antonio Bastardo and OF Domonic Brown are dealt.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Corey Seidman

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:32:44 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP A.J. Burnett probably will exercise his $12.75 million player option for the 2015 season, according to people close to Burnett.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman