Eric Byrnes

[BrewerAddiction]

I saw that Eric Byrnes will be released by the D-Backs.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Diamondbacks-releasing-Eric-Byrnes?urn=mlb,213808

 

Anybody interested in him as a 4th OFer, maybe he could even supplant Gomez in CF if he is able to return to form. If he can even still play CF, it appears he's been a corner OF the past couple years. He seems to be a good clubhouse guy and definitely is a guy who will give it his all. I've always kind of liked him and I would suspect he would come relatively cheap. Or is he done?

[Bnowell4evr]

I wish they would consider trading Byrnes for Suppan before they release him.

[JohnBriggs12]

I wish they would consider trading Byrnes for Suppan before they release him.

They could basically accomplish the same thing by signing Byrnes for the minimum and releasing Suppan.

[And That]

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Brewers sign Byrnes to a minimum-salary or minor league deal. It would seem to fit into their Gerut/Kapler type pattern of aquisitions. Byrnes fits in nicely as a backup with Gerut. Byrnes will likely have a handful of cheap make-good deals to choose from, so he'll decide where he wants to go.

[Milltownhooker]

Can he still play a servicable CF after all those injuries?

[pogokat]

I read somewhere that he was not a CF any more...he'd be excellent depth though...the brewers have no power on the bench and byrnes would provide some..

 

I'd be willing to give him 1-1.5 million

[BREWERPRIDE]

I think it is a must, looks like the D Backs still have to pay him 12 million.

[strawbossisevil]

To spend money on outfield when we still have a tremendous need at SP, and limited funds would be a total waste IMO. I would call it the exact opposite of a must.

 

Gerut is a very competent #4 OF. And Byrnes is horrible, the guy hasn't OBP over .275 in the past two seasons. He was solid three seasons ago, he can't play CF anymore at a passable level, what exactly is there to like about this guy at this point? It isn't like he's young and due for a huge turnaround, he's in his mid-30s.

 

I'd rather give a shot to Heether or the Hurricane, at least those two have some upside left in their careers, and the great thing is they'll cost us $1 Million dollars less. That's a no brainer in my book.

[JohnBriggs12]

To spend money on outfield when we still have a tremendous need at SP, and limited funds would be a total waste IMO. I would call it the exact opposite of a must.

 

Gerut is a very competent #4 OF. And Byrnes is horrible, the guy hasn't OBP over .275 in the past two seasons. He was solid three seasons ago, he can't play CF anymore at a passable level, what exactly is there to like about this guy at this point? It isn't like he's young and due for a huge turnaround, he's in his mid-30s.

 

I'd rather give a shot to Heether or the Hurricane, at least those two have some upside left in their careers, and the great thing is they'll cost us $1 Million dollars less. That's a no brainer in my book.

How will they cost less than Byrnes? Brewers could sign Byrnes and only be on the hook for the major league minimum. Brewers could use a veteran backup who hits righthanded.

Byrnes has bounced back from poor seasons before. He went from .665 in 05 to .795 in 06. He's had poor years but even in those years he still makes contact. I doubt he'll be in the lineup much. His value would be as a veteran PH that gets his bat on the ball, and an OF that could be used in double switches. Even in an off year he posted a 1.089 OPS vs. the Cardinals, a 1.108 OPS against the Cubs and a .900 OPS against the Astros. He struggled against the Dodgers and Giants and Brewers. I think he'd be a shrewd pickup.

 

Heether's got 3 options. He doesn't need to sit on a major league bench.

[strawbossisevil]

And all those OPS numbers mean nothing as they are small samples. And the number I posted was in response to what Pogokat posted above (1.5 million).

[Invader3K]

He looks more like a washed up guy on the edge of retirement than someone due to turn things around. I don't see why we need him with guys like Gerut, Heether, and Iribarren around.

[pogokat]

He looks like Pods before last season to me...except with more power...I think the injuries have slowed him down, but he's no different that kapler a couple years ago...and not a whole lot different than gerut...I think it's a worth a try...obviously, if it precludes the crew rom signing a pitcher, then I'm for it...but I don't think it's a waste at the price i mentioned earlier...if he sucks, cut him...not a huge deal..

[Kelbysdaddy]

i hate watching byrnes run in the field. he looks soo stupid with his arms out like he does.

[BrewCrewForever]

I would love to bring Byrnes in as a 5th OF to go with Gerut. That would be great.

[princeginterhallhelms04]

Looks like the Giants have interest in him. But if we could sign him cheap i'd love to get him on the bench. But lets get one more pitcher first.

[Invader3K]

I'm not sure why anyone here thinks Byrnes brings anything someone already on the roster does not. Maybe he could throw his dog into Lake Michigan, but entertainment value doesn't translate into wins.

[TooLiveBrew]

I agree Invader. What is the appeal of this guy? I have to think it's just the 'I know his name' thing, like with Mark Prior.

[yoshii8]

I agree w/ Invader and TooLiveBrew, I have zero interest in Eric Byrnes. There are atleast 10 guys still out there that I would rather sign.

[RockCoCougars]

Byrnes wasn't even that good when he "was good", plus he's old and seems to be more focused on developing his broadcasting career then playing at this point. I'll pass.

[Schlitz001]

Half of Byrnes' value came with his speed, but after tearing both hamstrings I'm not sure he can steal bases or run down balls like he used to. I'd pass on this one as well.

[Roderick]

I'd be willing to give him 1-1.5 million

Assuming he is released, whoever signs him will only be paying $400,000 of his contract, right?

 

If you want to make sure you get him before he is able to choose who he goes to, you could trade a bag of used balls for him and have Arizona pay everything except $450,000 and Arizona will still be better off.

 

Not sure if he is worth anything, but it wouldn't cost much to get a look.