Brian Burres was born on April 8,1981 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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21 Facts About Brian Burres
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Brian Burres played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates and in the CPBL for the Lamigo Monkeys.
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Brian Burres went on to play at Mount Hood Community College, being drafted by the San Francisco Giants after one year.
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Brian Burres was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 31st round of the 2000 MLB draft.
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Brian Burres pitched for the Connecticut Defenders prior to being designated.
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On September 8,2006, Brian Burres made his major league debut with the Orioles, allowing two earned runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning against the New York Yankees.
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Brian Burres was named the fifth starter in the Orioles rotation to open the 2008 season, after a competition in spring training with teammate Matt Albers.
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On February 2,2009, Brian Burres was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Rich Hill.
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Jays' manager Cito Gaston stated that Brian Burres would remain in the rotation until several of Toronto's injured pitchers make their return to active duty.
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On January 4,2010, Brian Burres signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates with an invite to spring training.
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On January 3,2011, Brian Burres re-signed with the Pirates on another minor league deal.
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On December 19,2011, Brian Burres returned to his original team, the San Francisco Giants, signing a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
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On June 9,2014, Brian Burres signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
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Brian Burres became a free agent after the 2015 season, and re-signed with the Blue Crabs on April 5,2016.
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Brian Burres has an identical twin brother, Greg, who resides in the Pacific Northwest.
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Brian Burres is the son of Nancy and Kirk, and has two other brothers, Kevin and Patrick.
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Brian Burres married Lacy on the July 14,2014, episode of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.
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Brian Burres competes every year in the prestigious “Battle for the Boot” golf tournament held at Bandon Dunes and has won twice.
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