MARLON BYRD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Marlon Byrd for John Lannan Opportunity Exists
So John Lannan lost his arbitration case to the Nationals and wil be paid $5M for next seasons (as opposed to $5.7M he was asking). Now that the money is settled, the Nats are trying to move Lannan for a position player, preferably a center fielder, so that they can sign Edwin Jackson instead. I'm not quite sure why they want to make that swap, but that seems to be the goal for...
Via Cub Reporter
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
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Marlon Byrd Loses Weight, Still Popular In Trade Rumors
I’ll admit it. I’ve always been a fan of Marlon Byrd, even going back to the days before he was a Cub.
In his two years with pretty bad Cubs teams, he’s stuck it out, always played the role of the classy veteran, and has been a steady presence in the lineup, both in the order and on the field.
Byrd is heading into his final season with the Cubs, as his contract expires at the...
Via Rant Sports
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Chicago Cubs Outfielder Marlon Byrd Trains Muay Thai to Prepare for Baseball Season, Loses 40 Pounds
I’m a die hard Chicago Cubs fan so when the very rare opportunity comes along that my 2 most passionate interests in the world somehow mesh to create a story, it must be posted. Click the picture above to see the transformed Marlon Byrd in action. From MLB.
Byrd, 34, has added a martial arts workout called Muay Thai (pronounced “moy tie”) to his offseason program. The intense...
Via MMA Scraps
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Is Yoenis Céspedes a Good Fit for the Chicago Cubs?
According to Diario Libre, the Chicago Cubs appear to be the leading in the chase to acquire Cuban defector and free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. The intriguing center fielder spoke with the media on Monday night, sharing this unexpected tidbit:
“Of all the teams who have come, the most interested in me has been the Chicago Cubs,” Cespedes said Monday at the Quisqueya Stadium…...
Via Fangraphs
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Are The Cubs More Likely To Trade Alfonso Soriano Or Marlon Byrd This Winter?
As trade winds continue to swirl, particularly around the question of whether or not the Cubs will trade Matt Garza, there are plenty of candidates to punch their ticket out of Chicago. With the Winter Meetings upon us, the time is now for Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer and co. to decide who is a part of this team’s future, and who is expendable.
Two of those trade candidates reside...
Via Rant Sports
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
Marlon Byrd: "I'll Be Back"
Call him "The Byrdinator".Chicago Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd recently took to his blog (The Byrd's Nest) and promised to be back following the devastating pitch he took the face over the weekend.Thanks for the get well messages. I’ll be OK and come back playing as hard as ever! – MarlonTwo things pop to mind after being reminded of Byrd's injury.One...I never want to see the...
Via Hall of Very Good
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May 26, 2011
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May 26, 2011
Cubs' Outfielder Marlon Byrd Placed on 15-Day Disabled List After Being Hit in Face by Pitch on Saturday
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Marlon Byrd on the 15-day disabled list one day after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Red Sox right-hander Alfredo Aceves. Byrd was diagnosed with multiple facial fractures after the pitch caught him just below his left eye in the second inning of Saturday night's meeting between the two teams. Byrd spent the night in a local hospital and...
Via NESN.com
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May 22, 2011
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May 22, 2011
Byrd hospitalized after being hit by pitch
Chicago Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd was taken to a Boston hospital Saturday night after being struck by a pitch for the third time in two days, MLB.com reported.
Byrd fell to the ground clutching his face after the second-inning pitch from Red Sox right-hander Alfredo Aceves caused a bloody gash under his left eye.
The 33-year-old All-Star, who was hit by pitches twice on Friday...
Via Fox Sports
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May 21, 2011
Should the Chicago Cubs look into trading Marlon Byrd?
Without a doubt, Marlon Byrd was the heart soul of the team last year. He led by example, and had a tremendous first year with the Cubs. As he hit .293 with 53 extra base hits and had 66 RBIs to go along with 84 runs scored. It was his hustle and will that did [...]
Via Ivy Report
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May 02, 2011
Will the Chicago Cubs’ Marlon Byrd have a career year in 2011?
All of the pieces are finally in place for Chicago Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd to have a career year in 2011.
Byrd has played hard every day, making him a fan favorite at Wrigley Field, especially among the Bleacher Bums behind center field.
No one comes to the park with a more workmanlike attitude than the 2010 NL All-Star.
Unfortunately for Byrd, injury...
Via FanAttic Network
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March 14, 2011
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