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Burke was a starter in the Pirates' and Yankees' organizations, but was brought to the majors as a reliever by Montreal's Buck Rodgers, who had managed Burke in Triple-A. A sinker-slider specialist with a back-to-the-batter delivery, Burke set an NL rookie record with a league-leading 78 appearances in 1985; as set-up man for Fireman of the Year Jeff Reardon, he won his first eight ML decisions, and finished 9-4 with eight saves. He became the leader of Montreal's fine bullpen-by-committee when Reardon was traded in 1987, going 7-0 with 18 saves and a 1.19 ERA, and walking fewer batters per inning than any other NL reliever (19 in 91 innings). He saved 28, went 9-3, and made the All-Star team in 1989. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 22, 1982: Versatile Lee Mazzilli is traded for the 3rd time this year. The Yankees send him to the Pirates for four minor leaguers, including pitcher Tim Burke. » September 7, 1986: Montreal's Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose 1–0 as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete's first-inning double drives in the game's only run. » July 15, 1991: Mets trade P Ron Darling and minor league P Mike Thomas to the Expos in exchange for P Tim Burke. » June 9, 1992: The Yankees trade P Lee Guetterman to the Mets in exchange for P Tim Burke.