No Suspension For Byrd

One of the bigger issues to come from last season’s playoffs with the Red Sox was the Paul Byrd HGH scandal, but as reported on MLB.com, there will be no suspension handed down to the veteran pitcher.  Byrd, in the midst of a 0-2 record with an ERA north of 11.00 obviously feels good about the decision from the top floor.

“I didn’t think it was bothering me that much, but it really was,” he said. “I felt a lot of relief when I found out. It was bothering me.”

No word on if the league decided that Byrd could not be punished due to a “lack of effect,” but all I know is that our fourth pitcher needs to get his act together and quickly.  His option for this season wasn’t exactly cheap, but given the season he had last year, it was more than earned.  Hopefully, his issues thus far have been mental, and that a few more innings of suspension-free pitching will allow him to get back on track.

Byrd is slated to start Tuesday’s game against Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox.  I’m thinking that some revenge is in order on this one.