Yardbarker: Paul Byrd

Byrd, Woodward File For Free Agency

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:20:08 -0500

Two more members of the Boston Red Sox filed for free agency on Friday. They are pitcher Paul Byrd and utility infielder Chris Woodward. Byrd pitched in seven games for the Red Sox in 2009 after coming out of semi-retirement. He went 1-3 with a 5.82 ERA. Woodward came over from the Mariners after the Red Sox [...]

KC 5, BOS 1: Byrd Gets His Wings Clipped In First

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:41:38 -0500

Seven sterling innings could not undo the wrongs of the first inning, as the Red Sox lose the second game of a four game series to the Kansas City Royals, 5-1. Red Sox starter Paul Byrd gave up five earned runs in the first inning, a deficit from which the Red Sox could not recover. To his credit, Byrd composed himself and ended up maintaining those five earned runs over 6.2 strong innings... well, only 5.2 were actually strong. The frustration of the evening was amplified by a lights o...

9/22: Byrd tries to defeat Greinke

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:20:26 -0500

GAME NOTES: The former Royal, Paul Byrd, will take on the likely Cy Young winner. Zach Grienke is basically the only good thing the Royals have going for them at the moment. x

If Paul Byrd Can Beat the Angels, Then Nothing Will Ever Stop Us

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:31:00 -0500

They're one of the best hitting and run scoring teams in the American League. He's a guy who's just getting back into this whole "baseball for a living" thing. And to make it interesting (or, as the French might say, "easier for the Angels"), both Youkbacca and V-Mart are out of the line-up again. Meaning that after Ortiz in the five hole, we drop into the valley of Rocco, Tek, Kochman and Gonzo.But if, somehow, someway, Paul Byrd can tie up the AL West leaders...

Starring Paul Byrd as Icarus and the Chicago White Sox as The Sun

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:12:00 -0500

Last week, Paul Byrd gave us more power than we could have possibly imagined when he inexplicably out dueled Doc Halladay. Last night, he fell back to Earth, looking more like a guy who's spent most of the year pitching to Little Leaguers or working the counter at Denny's. In just two and one-third innings, the Byrd gave up 10 hits and seven runs--not exactly the kind of stuff that's gonna have us drooling to see him in "playoff mode."In the course of a season, you'r...

Red Asks, Byrd Answers

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:01:00 -0500

Yeah, that's Paul Byrd, not Carl Spackler. Although watching him pitch last night, I think Carl would have been an upgrade. Ten hits and seven earned in just two-and-a-third screams "his first outing was a fluke" to me. On a night where Doc was shutting out the Yanks, a win would have been nice. But the 20-hit (including three hits, one a homer, from Mark Kotsay, he of the hot wife Kotsays),12-run attack on Byrd and Tazawa leave the Sox 7-and-a-half back and looking like they...

Greg Luzinski, His Beard and His Glasses Welcome You to Chicago

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:15:00 -0500

"Hi."In other news, we got a hell of a lot more out of Paul Byrd in his first 2009 start than I thought we'd get. Was it a fluke? Or the shape of things to come? We'll know more tonight, as the Byrdman takes on Freddy Garcia in the battle of the guys with the worst player profile photos ever taken.

Byrds, Laundry Lists, and the Sox' Week Ahead

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:52:24 -0500

Paul Byrd now holds the title of latest savior of the Red Sox rotation - or latest in the revolving door of fifth starter candidates, depending on whether your coffee mug is half full or half empty today. Proud holder of a fourteen-year career touring eight cities since 1995, the 38 year-old author... yes, author... certainly knows how to throw a baseball. But for a pitcher his age, with all the mileage and wear on his shoulder and elbow, the question must be asked: How much does The ...

Clay Slays Jays; Now Birds Meet Byrd

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:35:00 -0500

On a night after Beckett struggled with the long-ball, it was nice to see Clay Buchholz shut down the Jays and help us secure our second straight win, especially seeing as how the Yanks and Rangers won as well. In mowing down Toronto on three hits and 9 Ks through 8 and 1/3 innings, Clay seemed to morph from a wide-eyed, under-aged kid who can't believe his fake ID got him past the bouncer into a confident, shifty and slightly edgy dude who hangs at the back of the strip joint in a trench...

Red Sox make some moves

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:51:10 -0500

The past few weeks have reminded Sox fans of the 2006 season a bit too much. I suppose that’s why Theo Epstein has decided to try and do something about it before it’s too late. He’s made the following moves: Move: Paul Byrd signed to a minor league deal Reason: Smoltz, Penny, and Buchholz don’t [...]

Paul Byrd reunited with Red Sox

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:23:07 -0500

According to MLB.com's beat writer, Ian M. Browne, the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Paul Byrd. This is welcome news, as the Red Sox could use more depth in the minors. I would guess he would only need 2-3 weeks of work in the minors before being ready to contribute. In an interview with Fire Brand on February 12, Byrd said that he wanted to take the first half of the season off to be with his children. If you listened to this week's Fireside Chats, this move ...

Paul Byrd Makes First Start for Red Sox - 2 Things You Must Know

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:26:45 -0500

Tonight Paul Byrd will trot out and take the mound for his first start for the Boston Red Sox (we are all hoping that it's HGH free). And while Fenway and Red Sox Nation will root on the pitcher whose team they rallied against in the 2007 NLCS - a very special someone will also be cheering Byrd on: brother John C Reilly (star of movies such as Talladega Nights and Step Brothers). Second, and more interestingly, Paul Byrd is addicted to pornography. Yes. It's true. Enjoy this articl...

MLB denies knowledge of Byrd's HGH use

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:58:39 -0500

MLB Executives have denied reports that Indians pitcher Paul Byrd had consulted MLB while "under HGH prescription".

Paul Byrd Scandal: A Bulleted List

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:01:04 -0500

No sooner do I post about the Indians not being cursed, but a story breaks involving Paul Byrd and HGH purchases up until 2005. I wonder if maybe I should just not bother watching the Indians game tonight.

Paul Byrd's Gonna Tell You About Pornography

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:35:22 -0500

The Cleveland Indians pitcher is apparently keeping a journal of his road exploits, and it's real, dude. It's hardcore. It's unsweetened Paul Byrd, in a way you've never seen him before. And if you've never seen Paul Byrd before, then get ready for the ride of your life.