2005 – The Toronto Blue Jays award a five-year, $55 million contract to highly-coveted starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, formerly of the Florida Marlins. The contract includes an opt-out clause after the 2008 season, which Burnett will exercise to reap even more riches from the New York Yankees.

 

On December 6, 2005 — 2005 – The Toronto Blue Jays award a five-year, $55 million contract to highly-coveted starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, formerly of the Florida Marlins. The contract includes an opt-out clause after the 2008 season, which Burnett will exercise to reap even more riches from the New York Yankees.

 

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