A.J. Burnett (14-3, 3.19 ERA) dominant week has earned him NL player of the week honors for 7/30 – 8/5. Burnett went 2-0 with a 1.02 ERA, recording a complete game shutout win over the Cubs and going 8 2/3 innings in the Pirates 6-2 win over the Reds on Sunday. He is tied for the NL lead in wins with 14

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