BY JOSH YOHE CHICAGO — Clint Hurdle speaks often of the “new” A.J. Burnett. Burnett appreciates a reduced pitch count now, the Pirates’ manager insists. He isn’t obsessed with strikeouts and has accepted that, at age 38, he isn’t the overpowering menace he was in his younger days. These things are all true, even according
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A.J. Burnett struck out seven Cubs in as many innings Sunday at Wrigley Field. -- GETTY
May 17, 2015
Coverage: Old school A.J.? Or new?
by Josh Yohe • Coverage • Pirates