A.J. Burnett is very close to becoming a former Florida Marlin. Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest said Burnett has been asked to leave the team and will not be offered a multiyear contract during the offseason. The decision came a day after the pitcher said the team plays scared because manager Jack McKeon and the coaching staff are too negative. Burnett popped off after losing his sixth decision in a row at Atlanta. Beinfest says Burnett has not been suspended and will be paid for the rest of the season.