SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Pirates are bringing back A.J. Burnett.The club and Burnett, who last week turned down the player option he held with the Phillies, reached agreement on a contract for the 2015 season Friday. 
Burnett signed with Philadelphia in 2014 after having gone 26-21 with the Bucs in 2012-13. At the time, he was most interested in pitching closer to his home.After a frustrating season on both personal and team levels, Burnett declined the opportunity to remain with the Phillies and refocused himself on joining a team with a chance to win.
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