SEAN BURNETT RUMORS & GOSSIP
Yankees Have Interest In Sean Burnett
The Yankees have expressed interest in Nationals lefty reliever Sean Burnett, though the two clubs have not yet had any discussions according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson (Twitter links). Chris Heist of WTOP 103.5 FM in Washington originally reported the rumor.
New York has been looking for left-handed bullpen help basically all season, since they learned that free agent signing...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 07, 2011
Discuss
Nats should be worried about Sean Burnett’s recent struggles
After the Washington Nationals lost another game in the late innings yesterday, reliever Sean Burnett told reporters “I’m just not executing when I need to.” That’s called a major understatement. He has hit an elongated rough patch after such a strong start to the year. Burnett was so reliable for the Nats in the final three innings at the beginning of 2011, but his struggles...
Via DC Double Play
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June 09, 2011
Clipp, Burn, and Cry
(Sean Burnett turned a 3-2 game into a 6-3 disaster in the 9th. Screen grab via TV/MASN.)
Nightmare!
Mets 6, Nationals 3: Clippard blows a lead in the 8th; Burnett blows the game in the 9th.
All the breaks kept going the Nats' way until the 9th. And then Jim Riggleman forgot about Drew Storen, and Sean...
Via Nationals Enquirer
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April 27, 2011
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April 27, 2011
Blind Spots - Sean Burnett
Did you ever have one of those moments when a story is announced (concerning baseball that is) and you have no idea who the player is the story talked about? This writer can't be the only one, can he? Well, Sean Burnett is one of the blind spots. The news wire lit up today that Sean Burnett signed a multi-year deal with the Washington Nationals. When the Fan saw the item, the first...
Via The Flagrant Fan
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December 23, 2010
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December 23, 2010
Sean Burnett agrees to contract extension with Nats
Left handed relief pitcher Sean Burnett and the Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a 2 year extension with a mutual option for a 3rd year. By signing Burnett to an extension the Nats covered what would have been his last 2 seasons of arbitration eligibility.
For the 2011 season Burnett will earn $1.4 million plus a $100,000 signing bonus and then in 2012 he will make $2.3 million...
Via Teddy Never Wins
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December 23, 2010
Nats sign Burnett to two year extension
The Washington Nationals have awarded a two year contract extension to reliever Sean Burnett, an extension well deserved. The deal extends two years and has an option for the 2013 season. It is reportedly worth $3.7 million.
Last season, Burnett appeared in 73 games, five shy of Tyler Clippard’s 78, for the team lead. He posted a 1-7 record with 3 saves, but added an...
Via DC Pro Sports Report
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December 23, 2010
Players A to Z, Sean Burnett
Sean Burnett pitches in relief for the Washington Nationals. He split time with the Pirates and Nationals in 2009, his best season in terms of ERA. After posting a walk rate of 5.4 BB per Nine IP in 2008, Burnett followed that up with 4.4 BB per nine IP in 2009. What [...]
Via Baseball Musings
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December 28, 2009
Sean Burnett: Washington’s True Phenom
We’ve all joked about the faults and futility of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the years but, when credit is due, we must award it to those who are deserving.
As you can see in the graphic below, Pittsburgh’s advanced scouting and high-tech futuristic genetic testing are second only to China’s Olympic gymnastics program, and is well ahead of that of any other team in professional...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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August 21, 2009
Jordan Zimmerman's Elbow and the Future Rotation
(by Jeff Bergin) Yesterday, Jordan Zimmermann had Tommy John surgery, and according to players like Sean Burnett, JZ should come back stronger and ready to roll at about a year, barring any other setbacks. The reason that JZ's surgery and more importantly, his recovery is a big deal, is that with JZ coming back and Strasburg now officially within the Nationals control for 6 years...
Via Nationals Pride
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August 20, 2009
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August 20, 2009
SI ON THE PIRATES: "64-98"
Sports Illustrated came out with their 2009 MLB predictions yesterday, and if you're a Pirate fan, you might want to cover your ears. Why? Because they're guessing your Buccos will finish a league-worst 64-98 while setting the record for consecutive losing seasons. Which means we'll have some history to look forward to in 2009 at the very least.The author of their Pirate...
Via Mondesi's House
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April 01, 2009
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