Sunday, April 22, 2012

Marlon Byrd Is Walking Through That Door

Image: Zuma Press
A Byrd is coming to Boston. The question is: Could any bird make a difference on this woeful team? Larry? Admiral? Burt Lancaster? Not bloody likely. Anyway, The Red Sox acquired center-fielder Marlon Byrd and cash from the Cubs for Michael "Mr. Potential" Bowden and a player to be named. All for a guy hitting under .100 this year—who hasn't been the same since new teammate Alfredo Aceves shattered his face last year.