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A.J. Burnett finally 'finds' himself with Pirates
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Pirates look toward future after Phillies clinch playoffs
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Phillies unlikely to sign A.J. Burnett - Bucs Dugout
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A.J. Burnett makes puzzling decision to sign with Phillies - Sports Illustrated
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Organizational report: Pirates' breakout season raises the bar
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A.J. Burnett Signs 1-Year Deal with Philadelphia Phillies, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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2009 World Series: New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett shut down the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Jayson Stark - MLB playoffs - ESPN
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A.J. Burnett, Baseball Wiki
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Who's at fault, A.J. Burnett or the Pirates?
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Phillies fall short in Burnett's Grapefruit debut
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A.J. Burnett finally 'finds' himself with Pirates
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In Burnett's regular-season farewell, Pirates don't clinch home field
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Pirates trade Ivan Nova to White Sox
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One and done: A.J. a bust in 2nd WS start