Marlon Byrd Can Help Red Sox in Short Term, But Season Will Continue to Slip Away Until Help Comes to Bullpen The Red Sox made a transaction Saturday afternoon that will help them with a minor issue, but it is far from a permanent fix for a team that has larger problems. Marlon Byrd was traded to the Red Sox in exchange for Michael Bowden and cash. The trade took place on the same day that the Sox suffered one of their most horrific defeats in recent memory, and the addition of the former Cubs ... Marlon Byrd to Red Sox: A Poor, Yet Necessary Acquisition It seems as though Theo Epstein has finally found a suitor for struggling veteran outfielder, Marlon Byrd. Reported by ESPN Chicago , Byrd is apparently shipping up to Boston. The trade is reported as "imminent" and may be officially announced at any time now. This deal would mark the first major in-season trade for Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer's administration in Chicago as well as Ben ... Chicago Cubs Fan's Opinion: Thank You Marlon Byrd While departing Chicago with a .070 batting average is not the way Marlon Byrd, or any of us, wanted his Chicago Cubs career to end, I have nothing but exemplary things to say about the man that played hard for the Cubs for two-plus seasons. If more players played with the enthusiasm, the toughness, and the attitude that Byrd does, Major League Baseball would be a lot better of a place. Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd Reportedly Will Be Traded to Boston Red Sox: Fan's Take Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum had previously stated that Marlon Byrd would receive 100 at-bats before Byrd's status as the starting centerfielder would be re-evaluated. Byrd had already dropped to No. 8 in the batting order as he's only 3-for-43 (.070 batting average) with one run and two RBI to begin the 2012 MLB season. Red Sox acquire CF Marlon Byrd from Cubs BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox acquired center fielder Marlon Byrd from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in an attempt to shore up their injury-plagued outfield and reverse an early season slide. Cubs send Marlon Byrd winging to Boston Change was in the air Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs made a couple roster moves, putting pitcher Ryan Dempster on the disabled list. Interestingly, they called up center fielder Tony Campana, fueling speculation and reports that Marlon Byrd soon would be traded to the Red Sox. By Saturday night, the trade was official. Red Sox close to acquiring Cubs OF Marlon Byrd Boston seeks an alternative with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury injured. Club's hunt lands Marlon Byrd In the nine days since Jacoby Ellsbury suffered a partially dislocated right shoulder, the Red Sox have been trying... Marlon Byrd traded to Red Sox for Michael Bowden, PTBNL UPDATE: Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports that Bowden is indeed headed to Chicago along with a player to be named later. The Cubs will cover "most" of the $6.5 million remaining on Byrd's contract. 5:51: According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com, Marlon Byrd confirmed that he has been traded to the Red Sox.… Red Sox acquire Marlon Byrd from Cubs Boston gives up reliever Michael Bowdon and a player to be named in an attempt to bolster injury-plagued outfield. The Boston Red Sox acquired center fielder Marlon Byrd from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in an attempt to shore up their injury-plagued outfield and reverse an early season slide.
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