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azsnakepit.com - 28 days ago

Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split

— azsnakepit.com — Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split Perhaps it's just the nature of the beast. The three-year, $30... million deal created expectations he was unable to meet, and everyone got frustrated. But everyone can learn from this. Some say the fans deserve partial blame for the contract, ... (more) Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split

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novafantasysports.com - 27 days ago

Byrnes Era Closing In Phoenix?

— novafantasysports.com — Update: Eric Byrnes probably has played his last game as a Diamondback. Byrnes, noted for his balls-out... style of play, met with team officials recently and came away from that meeting saying, "I would prefer to be here,but if they don't see me in a role that's going to contribute, then ... (more) Byrnes Era Closing In Phoenix?

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Milton Bradley

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Eric Byrnes

Chicago Cubs

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Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split
AZ Snakepit — Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split Perhaps it's just the nature of the beast. The three-year, $30 million deal created expectations he was unable to meet, and everyone got frustrated. But everyone can learn from this. Some say the fans deserve ...

Arizona ditching Eric Byrnes?
MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... Byrnes, who has one year and more than $11 million left on his contract, apparently went to a meeting with his bosses last week that seemed to lead him to think he'll be traded, according to the Arizona Republic. "I would prefer to be here," Byrnes said. "But if they don't see me in a role that's going to contribute, then it's not a great situation for either of us." He's got a no-trade clause so he has control over where he ends up. One has gotta think he wants to be somewhere that actually wants him. ...

Odds & Ends: Cubs, Byrnes, Orioles
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic believes Eric Byrnes' time with the Diamondbacks might be nearing an end.  They may attempt to trade him before releasing him. ...

Link-O-Rama: Chapman, Byrnes, Pena, Pujols, Mauer
Circling The Bases — ... the Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Cardinals, and Mariners as having interest in the 21-year-old free agent. Earlier this offseason Boston signed shortstop Jose Iglesias, who was teammates with Chapman in Cuba. * Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic writes that the Diamondbacks may be ready to part ways with Eric Byrnes two years and $19 million after handing him a misguided contract extension. Byrnes is still owed $11 million in 2010, but has gone from productive fan favorite to oft-injured whipping boy. * Kansas City is ...

Pitching, Defense, Power & Depth: Taj's Plan for 2010
Athletics Nation — ... The D-Backs are on the verge of releasing Byrnes and would surely jump at the chance to unburden themselves of even a fraction of the money still owed to him, while picking up a decent reliever in Gray that could immediately help their pen. ...

Trade Market: Left Fielders
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks.  The D'Backs figure to attempt to trade Byrnes before eating the entire $11MM he's owed.  Byrnes could be part of a ...