By Todd Zolecki and Austin Laymance, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett will need surgery at some point, but he said on Monday that he plans to pitch the rest of the season with an inguinal hernia. Burnett received a cortisone injection on Monday ...
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Burnett to be Evaluated After Groin Problem
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels could rejoin the Phillies’ rotation as early as April 22. But will A.J. Burnett be there with him? Burnett left Friday’s game against the Marlins in the fifth inning with what the team called “groin ...
Read More »Phils Lose After Bullpen Squanders Burnett’s Debut Effort
ARLINGTON — Life for Ryne Sandberg would be much easier if the Phillies scored 14 runs every day. But reality played in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Park, where Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre singled to right-center field ...
Read More »Phillies Finalize Burnett Deal
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com The A.J. Burnett deal is official. The Phillies announced Sunday morning they have signed Burnett to a one-year, $16 million contract, which includes a mutual option, bonuses and a limited no-trade clause. Burnett was scheduled to speak to reporters ...
Read More »Phillies Confirm Hamels Injury, Reports Claim Burnett Signed
By Todd Zolecki CLEARWATER, Fla. — This is not the news Phillies fans wanted to hear before Spring Training opens Thursday. Cole Hamels revealed Wednesday morning at Bright House Field that he will open the season on the disabled list because ...
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