2008 offseason: Big names in play

A.J. Burnett 2008 statistics: W-L ERA IP K BB 18-10 4.07 221 1/3 231 86 In a contract year, the oft-injured righthander led the AL in games started in 2008, also finishing first in strikeouts and third in innings pitched. He's got great stuff, but it gets away from him at times -- he was fourth in wild pitches (11) and fifth in walks.

A.J. Burnett

2008 statistics:
W-L ERA IP K BB
18-10 4.07 221 1/3 231 86

In a contract year, the oft-injured righthander led the AL in games started in 2008, also finishing first in strikeouts and third in innings pitched. He's got great stuff, but it gets away from him at times -- he was fourth in wild pitches (11) and fifth in walks.
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