AJ Burnett: No Damage To Elbow [Update]

[Update - 25APR06] - more explanation (via rotoworld) from an orthopedic surgeon on AJ's elbow. And Zulu Nation starts to turn Blue Jay blue from holding their breath again:

An orthopaedic surgeon interviewed by the Toronto Star painted a very bleak picture regarding A.J. Burnett's elbow injury.
"Scar tissue is not as strong as the original ligament," Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris said. "When there is a tear of the ligament and scar tissue, this tells us that there is residual weakness from the previous surgical repair. This complicates recovery and increases the risk of re-injury. If he had to undergo surgery again, chances are it would be career-ending." Apr. 26 - 10:18 am et Source: Toronto Star

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And Zulu Nation breathes a sigh of relief, tho he'll miss some serious time...from rotoworld:

According to a press release from the Jays, Dr. James Andrews discovered no structural damage in A.J. Burnett's arm during Monday's examination.
The team is calling Burnett's injruy a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament and a slight straining of scar tissue in the elbow. Obviously, the health of the UCL is the long-term concern. If he tears it again, he'd need a second Tommy John surgery. Burnett will probably get more time off after his latest setback than he did last month, but the Jays haven't commented on any timetable yet. Apr. 24 - 5:36 pm et

While there is reportedly no structural damage in A.J. Burnett's injured elbow, the Blue Jays said Monday that he may be out over a month.
"Maybe it's a case where it's a month, six weeks, I don't know," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "We don't want to put a number on it, then you're held to a timetable. But this guy will definitely be pitching for us." Apr. 25 - 12:59 pm et
Source: Toronto Globe and Mail