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Red Sox close to acquiring Cubs OF Marlon Byrd - Yahoo! Sports
Wounded by 2½ weeks of poor pitching, spotty at-bats, clubhouse controversy and one critical injury, the Boston Red Sox on Saturday morning were close to acquiring outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Chicago Cubs, according to a report out of Boston.
As the first weeks of the post-Terry Francona/Theo Epstein era threatened the long-term health and stability of the current Bobby Valentine/Ben Cherington era, the Red Sox sought to cover for the shoulder injury suffered by center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
Byrd is owed $6.5 million in 2012, the final season of a three-year contract with the Cubs. He batted .276 with nine home runs and 35 RBIs in 119 games last season. The Cubs appeared likely to acquire right-hander Michael Bowden in exchange for Byrd, according to reports.
As the first weeks of the post-Terry Francona/Theo Epstein era threatened the long-term health and stability of the current Bobby Valentine/Ben Cherington era, the Red Sox sought to cover for the shoulder injury suffered by center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
Byrd is owed $6.5 million in 2012, the final season of a three-year contract with the Cubs. He batted .276 with nine home runs and 35 RBIs in 119 games last season. The Cubs appeared likely to acquire right-hander Michael Bowden in exchange for Byrd, according to reports.
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