Paul Byrd

Columns

1. Red Sox in comfortable position as trade deadline looms

   Columns

   07/19/2011

   … reached a point where they needed to find a form of duct tape in order to patch together their rotation; in both years, Paul Byrd proved the answer. This year? Rather than weighing the team’s individual needs, it is worth taking a step back …
2. What Jon Lester's injury means for the Red Sox

   Columns

   07/06/2011

   … in five of his seven outings. His performance suggests that he could benefit the Sox in a role along the lines of what Paul Byrd contributed to the Sox in 2008 and 2009, when the veteran served as duct tape for a thinning rotation down the stretch. “I think right now, that’s a strength of the organization …
3. Winners and losers from the Daisuke Matsuzaka era

   Columns

   06/06/2011

   … exactly going to get you a seat at the John Smoltz / Curt Schilling /Bob Gibson table. He helped, no question. But put a Paul Byrd type in the same spot for a fifth the price and is the end result any different? WINNER: The Cautionary Tale One more …
4. No time to panic, but is it time to question?

   Columns

   04/04/2011

   … into an $82 million contract he has been a poor man's Paul Byrd . I understand that Lackey was closer to the Anaheim Lackey ..... good or bad.) John Lackey, making history. Give Paul Byrd Lackey this, at least. He tried to break out a new and …
5. 25 Red Sox, 25 Questions: Predicting the performance of the 2011 team

   Columns

   03/31/2011

   … they have depth, but an impact starter could make a difference. AS: Tiger blood. That, and I expect that at some point, they'll need to add rotation depth while dealing with injuries. Is Paul Byrd still training with his kid's team?

Blogs

1. Theo Epstein’s history of arbitration offers

   Blog

   11/23/2010

   … secure a chance at a pick should the player sign elsewhere. Notable examples of that stance include Jason Varitek and Paul Byrd following the 2008 season and Tony Graffanino following the 2005 campaign. That said, while the Sox have offered arbitration …
2. Closing Time: Phillies 5, Red Sox 3

   Blog

   06/13/2010

   … route to a 15-pitch walk. It was the longest at-bat by a Red Sox since Alex Cora negotiated a 15-pitch walk against Paul Byrd , then with the Indians, on April 27, 2006. The rally, however, quickly died, with Beltre striking out, David Ortiz …
3. Gammons on Big Show: Sox starters must dramatically improve

   Blog

   04/23/2010

   … don't want to see him have to come to a close here. But I guess it is better to have six guys than having to call up Paul Byrd in June and ask him to come back. Unlike other years, I am not sure they have much time here. I think they might be …
4. Red Sox Offer Arbitration to Bay, Wagner

   Blog

   12/01/2009

   … were offered arbitration. The Sox declined to offer arbitration to outfielder Rocco Baldelli , right-handed pitcher Paul Byrd and infielder Chris Woodward . None of the three were Type A or Type B free agents who would yield a draft pick to the …
5. Sox offer arbitration to Bay, Wagner

   Blog

   12/01/2009

   … with whom he might close. The Sox declined to offer arbitration to outfielder Rocco Baldelli, right-handed pitcher Paul Byrd and infielder Chris Woodward. For more, check the Full Count blog .