Marlon Byrd
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Born: Aug 30, 1977
- Debut: September 8, 2002
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 31, 2009
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Cubs have signed center fielder Marlon Byrd for three seasons and $15 million.
Our View:
Byrd is a career .279 hitter with 60 home runs over eight seasons. He is the heavy favorite to become the Cubs' everyday center fielder, but it still may be difficult for the 32-year-old to match last season's career highs, including his 547 at-bats.
December 31, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com tweets that the Cubs are close to a three-year deal with Marlon Byrd.
Our View:
Stop us if this sounds familiar: a Rangers outfielder who has reached 420 at-bats just twice in his eight-year career, becomes a free agent after his best season and signs on with the Cubs for three seasons. Yeah, Milton Bradley was this guy last season and that divorce was ugly. Byrd does not have the publicized anger issues, but he is the one major leaguer who openly admits that he still obtains "a variety of pills and powders from (Victor) Conte." There's no word of the price tag, but hopefully he'll come much cheaper than Bradley. Byrd could help solve the Cubs' problem of finding an everyday center fielder.
December 19, 2009
Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News believes that with the Cubs unloading Milton Bradley, Marlon Byrd will soon be wearing Cubbie blue.
Our View:
With Bradley out of the way and Mike Cameron having signed with Boston, the Cubs are free to continue their pursuit of Byrd. Regardless of where he lands though, the Rangers will receive a sandwich pick between the first and second rounds of next year's amateur draft as compensation.
December 15, 2009
The Cubs are believed to be chasing Marlon Byrd now that Mike Cameron took a deal with Boston, according to FOX Sports.
Our View:
The Cubs wanted to add Cameron to their outfield, and are still trying to get payroll flexibility by dealing Milton Bradley, who is slated to earn $21MM before the end of the 2011 campaign. Byrd is coming off a good year in Texas, and would be a nice addition for Chicago.
December 7, 2009
Marlon Byrd is not expected to accept Texas' arbitration offer, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Byrd has stated that he'd like to be back with Texas, but he may very well get more money somewhere else. Byrd hit .283 with 20 home runs last season and actually hit for a better average each of the previous two seasons. He's a fine hitter who could be well worth a late-round pick in drafts next season should he land on a team that would give him a starting gig.
December 1, 2009
The Rangers have offered arbitration to outfielder Marlon Byrd, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
Byrd is a Type B free agent, meaning he Rangers would receive compensation with a supplememental first round pick if he inks with another team. Jermaine Dye is believed to be an option if Texas does not retain Byrd with a new deal.
November 5, 2009
The Rangers would like to re-sign outfielder Marlon Byrd, but realize that he may find a better deal elsewhere on the free agent market, according to MLB.com. GM Jon Daniels said, "Marlon was obviously a big part of our club. To his credit, he has put himself in a position to see what is out there, and he is going to explore that. We are going to explore our own alternatives, including the guys we already have. In a perfect world, we would like to have Marlon back. It is just not going to happen in the exclusive window period, if it is going to happen at all."
Our View:
A right-handed bat is a top priority for Texas, and the source states that the club may target Jermaine Dye as a stopgap if they do not lock up Byrd with a new deal.
September 29, 2009
Marlon Byrd exited tonight's game against the Angels in the first inning after falling on his face while attempting to beat out a grounder, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Byrd picked himself up and headed toward center field, but nearly collapsed while the Rangers' training staff attempted to assist him. Byrd was seemingly frustrated as he walked gingerly to the dugout. The Rangers are yet to update his status.
September 26, 2009
Marlon Byrd crushed a grand slam and a solo homer on Saturday in Texas' 15-3 rout of the Rays.
Our View:
Byrd's five RBI matched a season high, and he has now managed that total three times this season. He has been one of the year's biggest fantasy surprises with 19 homers and 88 RBI. Both totals are career highs.
September 24, 2009
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting that the Rangers would like to re-sign outfielder Marlon Byrd after this season. Byrd is also said the be interested in return to the team beyond this season.
Our View:
Both sides are mutually interested in a return, but Byrd could command more money or more years on the market than the Rangers are willing to give. The team has made their outfield a strength this season, so they will be able to get by if Byrd decides to go elsewhere.
September 16, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 1-for-3 with a single in tonight's 4-0 loss to the Athletics at Rangers Ballpark.
Our View:
Byrd recorded the only hit for the Rangers tonight, and the club was unable to generate any offense against rookie hurler Trevor Cahill. Byrd is hitting .333 over 54 at-bats this month.
September 9, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in the Rangers' 10-0 blowout of the Indians on Wednesday.
Our View:
Byrd is quietly having a very nice season for the Rangers. He's now hitting .287 with 17 homers, 40 doubles and 76 RBI. The homers, RBI and doubles are all career highs and there are still three weeks left to play.
August 27, 2009
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that outfielder Marlon Byrd (kidney stones) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Thursday.
Our View:
Still no word on a timetable for Byrd. It all depends on how long he's bothered by his kidney stones, which are notoriously painful. He may be available to pinch hit, but don't count on it.
August 26, 2009
Marlon Byrd is out of tonight's lineup at New York due to kidney stones, according to the Star Telegram.
Our View:
Byrd is missing his first game since June 21. The Rangers are uncertain when he may be ready to return to the diamond.
August 20, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-3 with two homers and four RBI in tonight's 11-1 win over Minnesota at Rangers Ballpark. Both homers were swatted against rookie Anthony Swarzak.
Our View:
Byrd has a hit in five straight games, and is batting .329 with 13 RBI over 19 games this month. Keep him active in AL-only leagues while swinging a hot stick.
August 19, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 with a double and a triple in tonight's 5-4 loss to Minnesota at Rangers Ballpark.
Our View:
Byrd has a hit in four straight games, and is batting .314 over 18 games in August. He is worth using in AL-only leagues while hot.
August 17, 2009
Marlon Byrd led the Rangers in tonight's 8-5 win over the Twins at Rangers Ballpark, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a double, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
Byrd is hitting .306 with nine RBI over 62 at-bats this month. He is worth employing in AL-only leagues.
August 9, 2009
Marlon Byrd led the Rangers offensively in Sunday's 7-0 win at the Angels, as he went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Jose Arredondo.
Our View:
Byrd is batting .353 so far in August, and extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Keep the outfielder active in fantasy lineups while swinging a hot stick.
August 4, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Tuesday's 6-0 loss at Oakland.
Our View:
The Rangers only mustered five hits in the game. Byrd managed to have a solid outing though, and he extended his hitting streak to six games.
August 4, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 1-for-4 with a single in tonight's 3-2 loss at Oakland. He also swiped a base.
Our View:
The Rangers only mustered seven hits in the game. Byrd has a hit in five straight games, with six RBI over the span.
July 31, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer off Jason Vargas in tonight's 5-4 win over Seattle at Rangers Ballpark.
Our View:
Byrd has homered in back-to-back games, and has 11 home runs for the season. He has a hit in eight of his last nine games as well.
July 24, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Zack Greinke in tonight's 2-0 win at Kansas City. He also scored two runs.
Our View:
Byrd snapped a 10-game drought without a homer, and has nine for the season.
June 30, 2009
Marlon Byrd carried the Rangers offensively in tonight's 9-5 win over the Angels at home, as he went 2-for-5 with five RBI. He swatted two homers off Joe Saunders.
Our View:
Byrd is enjoying a power surge, as he hit three homers over his last two games. He only notched four homers over the first two months of the season.
June 29, 2009
Marlon Byrd was productive in tonight's 5-2 loss to the Angels at Rangers Ballpark, as he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He hit a single, double and a solo homer off Sean O'Sullivan.
Our View:
Byrd was in need of a solid game, as he only recorded one hit over his previous 11 at-bats. He ended a 24-game drought without a homer tonight as well.
June 11, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 0-for-2 and recorded the Rangers' lone RBI on a sacrifice fly in Thursday's 1-0 win over Toronto at Rangers Ballpark.
Our View:
The Rangers only had five hits in the win. Byrd is only hitting .226 this month with three RBI. He has cooled off after hitting .333 in April and .283 in May.
June 8, 2009
Marlon Byrd was productive in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays at Rangers Ballpark, as he went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Both of his hits were singles.
Our View:
Byrd registered multiple hits in five of his last 11 games, with seven RBI over that span. He raised his season average to .299 tonight as well.
May 17, 2009
Marlon Byrd is not in today's lineup against the Angels, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Our View:
David Murphy will roam in left field in his place. Byrd has a hit in four straight games, but is getting a day off to rest.
April 17, 2009
Outfielder Marlon Byrd went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Royals.
Our View:
Byrd has started only six games this season, but he has nine RBI, five runs, two homers, and six extra-base hits. He remains a very nice option in AL-only leagues despite his lack of playing time.
April 9, 2009
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-5 with five RBI on Thursday to lead the Rangers to a 12-8 win over the Indians.
Our View:
Receiving his second start of the season, Byrd began Texas' 13-hit assault with a three-run homer off of starter Carl Pavano in the first. He then doubled home a run in the eighth to put the game away.
April 4, 2009
Marlon Byrd was 1-for-1 with a walk, a home run, and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Royals. He started the game in left field.
Our View:
Byrd is the fourth outfielder on the Rangers, with Andruw Jones lurking close behind. He is a talented hitter and the Rangers figure to get him into the lineup as often as possible, and it figures to come at David Murphy's expense.
March 26, 2009
Marlon Byrd was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 11-10 slug fest with the Brewers.
Our View:
Byrd looks slated to be a fourth outfielder and get spot starts at DH, but unless someone goes down with an injury he has little value.
March 19, 2009
Marlon Byrd hit his first home run of the spring as Texas beat Oakland 8-5 on Thursday.His two RBI in the game gives him 11 this spring.
Our View:
Byrd is hitting .361 in 36 at-bats, but he is a long shot to be named a starter. He is a very good fourth outfielder who could see some time at DH if Hank Blalock suffers another injury.
February 28, 2009
Marlon Byrd is not 100 percent recovered from microfracture knee surgery, but he expects to play in Sunday's game against Seattle, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View:
Byrd's fantasy value will be limited as he is projected to open the season as a backup outfielder behind starters David Murphy, Nelson Cruz and Josh Hamilton.
February 26, 2009
Marlon Byrd, who is recovering from microfracture knee surgery, expects to be cleared by team doctor Keith Meister on Friday to begin participating in games, according to the Star-Telegram. He feels he is running at 95 percent right now.
Our View:
Byrd's fantasy value will be limited as he is projected to open the season as a reserve outfielder behind starters David Murphy, Nelson Cruz and Josh Hamilton.
February 23, 2009
Marlon Byrd won't be ready to participate in today's intrasquad game or Wednesday when spring games start while recovering from microfracture knee surgery, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View:
His goal is to be 100 percent by March 10, but Byrd may open the regular season on the bench behind likely starting outfielders David Murphy, Nelson Cruz and Josh Hamilton.
February 16, 2009
Marlon Byrd had microfracture knee surgery in the offseason and is currently at 70 percent strength coming into camp, according to MLB.com. He does expect to be ready for opening day.
Our View:
Assuming Andruw Jones earns a major league roster spot, Byrd could be the team's fifth outfielder despite having an impressive .842 OPS in 403 at-bats last season. David Murphy, Nelson Cruz, and Josh Hamilton are considered the front-runners for the three available starting positions.
January 30, 2009
The Rangers have avoided arbitration with Marlon Byrd by signing him to a one-year, $3.06 million deal, according to the Rangers' official site.
Our View:
Byrd has played well in limited time over the past two seasons with the Rangers, batting .302 with 20 home runs and 123 RBI in 817 at-bats. Due to his limited playing time, he probably won't have much fantasy value, but he could see more at-bats this season now that Milton Bradley has left to join the Cubs.
January 26, 2009
The Rangers are reportedly close to re-signing Marlon Byrd, according to the Hot Stove Report on MLB.com. Byrd is hoping to avoid an arbitration hearing, and submitted a $3.6 million figure while the Rangers submitted $2.7 million.
Our View:
Byrd held a solid .298 batting average and .380 OBP in 2008, while collecting 28 doubles, four triples, 10 homers and seven stolen bases. He would be worth targeting in deeper fantasy leagues if he nails down a starting gig in the Rangers' outfield out of spring training.
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