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by **Jer19G** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:52 pm

What is up with him? I heard that he is throwing in the pen. Does anyone know when he will be back in the rotation? :-S

by **bleach168** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:56 pm

I wouldn't concern myself about Burnett until 2005. That's how long it will take for him to fully recover from tommy john surgery.

by **j_d_mcnugent** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:57 pm

rotoworld said he is shooting for a may comeback. i think he originally wanted to try for the start of the season but may is a lot safer.

by **mikcou** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:59 pm

j_d_mcnugent wrote:rotoworld said he is shooting for a may comeback. i think he originally wanted to try for the start of the season but may is a lot safer.

thats what I have been hearing too

by **baseball genius** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:34 pm

Ya he's shooting for a May comeback but even then it will take him at least a month to get back to normal. I agree don't think about him till 2005.

by **TownDrunk** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:03 pm

I disagree. He was pitching better than Beckett before he went down and if he's healthy, he should put up some decent numbers. He will be available on waivers in most leagues, so it might be wise to pick him up and stash him on your DL.

by **wrveres** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:02 am

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-marlins26feb26,0,672662.story?coll=sfla-sports-front

Great read on AJ's bullpen session yesterday.

May 1 .... ;-D

"I would have had this done when I was 14 if I knew it was going to feel this good," Burnett said. "There's no comparison. I'm strong. I'm in the best shape I've been in. I couldn't be happier with where I'm at right now.

just like getting "New Belts" ..
MLB should make it mandatory for all prospects. ;-)