During the first eleven years (1956 - 1966), only one winner from Major League Baseball was selected. Immediately after Commissioner Frick retired, the rules were changed to honor the best pitcher from each league.
In 1961, AL pitcher Whitey Ford of the Yankees won the Award.
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No. AJ Burnett has not won a Cy Young Award.
As of the 2008 season, no Cincinnati pitcher has won the Cy Young Award.
The Cy Young award is given to the best pitcher in baseball, so if you won this award you would continue to play as a pitcher.
The 2004 National League Cy Young Award winner was Roger Clemens.
The 2000 National League Cy Young Award winner was Randy Johnson.