Burdi thrilled with progress in throwing sessions

Zack Burdi, who had Tommy John surgery on July 27 of last season, is throwing from 30 feet with 30 throws per session. The right-hander threw Friday at UIC in front of pitching coach Don Cooper and other Chicago hurlers, just a few hours before the beginning of SoxFest, and he will move back to 45 feet Monday as part of the recovery.