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Eric Byrnes

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2010

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Born: Feb 16, 1976

  • Debut: August 22, 2000

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Newsbreakers

May 5, 2010

Recently released outfielder Eric Byrnes believes his major league career is over. "I think this is the end," he told MLB.com on Wednesday. "You never say never, but I think this is it. Parts of 11 seasons, man -- I gave everything I had to the game. I can look myself in the mirror and know that I gave it my all. I'm proud of that."

Our View:

In 11 seasons in the big leagues, Byrnes twice stole 25 bases, and slugged 109 career home runs in 963 games. His best season came in 2007 with Arizona, when in addition to stealing 50 bases in 57 tries, he batted .286 with 21 home runs and 83 RBI. In 3,202 at-bats, he hit .258. Not a Hall-of-Fame career, but a solid MLB journey nonetheless.

May 2, 2010

According to Jim Street on Twitter, the Mariners have released outfielder Eric Byrnes.

Our View:

Byrnes was signed to a one-year contract this January, and was making the league minimum while trying to revive his career, but unfortunately he failed miserably. He posted an anemic 094/.237/.156 in 32 at-bats this season, and it's about time the Mariners dumped him. Manager Don Wakamatsu promised to make changes to shake up the sickly offense, so this is certainly a start. Byrnes may have a tough time latching on with someone else.

January 29, 2010

Eric Byrnes has signed a one-year deal with the Mariners, according to Jon Morosi's (FOX Sports) twitter page. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Our View:

Byrnes will compete for a role in Seattle's outfield in spring training, but his power potential could be sapped by playing his home games at pitcher-friendly Safeco. He has a hard time staying healthy as well.

January 20, 2010

Five days after being designated for assignment, Eric Byrnes was released by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Our View:

And so ends one of the most disastrous tenures between a player and a club in recent history. Arizona is still on the hook for Byrnes' $11 million 2010 salary, so expcet many clubs to be willing to take a flier on him for the veteran's minimum. At best, he will be someone's fourth outfielder.

January 17, 2010

Eric Byrnes would like to play in San Francisco in 2010, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

The recently released former star says the Giants would be his "best fit." That being said, San Francisco already has an entire roster full of aging, injury prone players, and even for the veteran's minimum, might not be willing to take a chance on Byrnes.

January 15, 2010

Eric Byrnes has been designated for assignment, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The move was made to clear a roster spot for the recently signed Adam LaRoche.

Our View:

How the once sort of mighty have fallen. If Byrnes goes unclaimed on waivers, a distinct possibility considering he's due $11 million in 2010, he'll either end up in the minors or as a free agent. He could even end up where he seems most comfortable: in front of a T.V. camera. Stay tuned.

January 14, 2010

According to Nick Piecoro on Twitter, the Diamondbacks are contemplating releasing outfielder Eric Byrnes now that the Adam LaRoche signing is official.

Our View:

The D-Backs need to make a roster move to clear room for LaRoche, and the injury plagued, expensive Byrnes isn't a bad choice. He's owed $11 million this season, the final year of a three-year deal he signed in August of 2007. Don't expect anyone to snatch him up unless the D-Backs are willing to eat a significant chunk of his salary.

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