Good thing Byrd left

**Dartgod** · 04-10-2003, 12:55 PM

Byrd likely sidelined 2-4 months

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Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA -- Atlanta pitcher Paul Byrd will have surgery this week to remove a bone spur from the back of his right elbow on Friday. The veteran is expected to miss two to four months, and there's at least a slight possibility he could miss the entire season.

Byrd, a 17-game winner with Kansas City last year, signed with the Braves as a free agent in December. He was scheduled to make his first start of the season Thursday night at Philadelphia.

The 32-year-old Byrd has been on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow since March 21. He is still experiencing discomfort after a rehab appearance with Double-A Greenville last Saturday.

The operation will be performed Friday by Dr. Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del.

Byrd was 17-11 and pitched seven complete games in 33 starts for the Royals last year.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0409/1536769.html

DaWolf · 04-10-2003, 11:08 PM

On the other end of the spectrum, I noticed Suppan is now 2-0 with a sub 2 ERA for the Pirates. I always figured that dude had the stuff, he may have just needed a change of scenery...

**grandllama** · 04-11-2003, 01:33 AM

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Originally posted by DaWolf
On the other end of the spectrum, I noticed Suppan is now 2-0 with a sub 2 ERA for the Pirates. I always figured that dude had the stuff, he may have just needed a change of scenery...

I was thinking the same thing today... but, with the guns we've got now, I don't miss him, but I am happy for him 'cuz I always liked him...

Oxford · 04-11-2003, 08:58 AM

Just wait on Suppan. Straight fastball, average breaking stuff, they'll catch up to him later on. But like you say, a class professional. What ever happened to Neifi (the out machine) Perez?

keg in kc · 04-11-2003, 09:12 AM

Suppan's going to pitch well because he's basically in a contract year. Totally money motivated. He's only making 500K this year. He can earn another 500K in incentives, and then there's a 4 or 4.5 million (team) option for next year. I expect him to have his best year as a pro because of it. He's working to either earn that option or make $$$ off of some other team next year.

DaWolf · 04-11-2003, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Oxford
Just wait on Suppan. Straight fastball, average breaking stuff, they'll catch up to him later on. But like you say, a class professional. What ever happened to Neifi (the out machine) Perez?

Backup infielder for SF...

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Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7410000	Good thing Byrd left Byrd likely sidelined 2-4 months -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- Atlanta pitcher Paul Byrd will have surgery this week to remove a bone spur from the back of his right elbow on Friday. The veteran is expected to miss two to four months, and there's at least a slight possibility he could miss the entire season. Byrd, a 17-game winner with Kansas City last year, signed with the Braves as a free agent in December. He was scheduled to make his first start of the season Thursday night at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Byrd has been on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow since March 21. He is still experiencing discomfort after a rehab appearance with Double-A Greenville last Saturday. The operation will be performed Friday by Dr. Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del. Byrd was 17-11 and pitched seven complete games in 33 starts for the Royals last year. http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0409/1536769.html
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04-10-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	On the other end of the spectrum, I noticed Suppan is now 2-0 with a sub 2 ERA for the Pirates. I always figured that dude had the stuff, he may have just needed a change of scenery...
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04-11-2003, 08:58 AM	#4
Oxford Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield,MO Casino cash: $9625535	Just wait on Suppan. Straight fastball, average breaking stuff, they'll catch up to him later on. But like you say, a class professional. What ever happened to Neifi (the out machine) Perez? __________________ I summon the IRON , Cookin up a whoopin for YOU YOU YOU!
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04-11-2003, 09:12 AM	#5
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Suppan's going to pitch well because he's basically in a contract year. Totally money motivated. He's only making 500K this year. He can earn another 500K in incentives, and then there's a 4 or 4.5 million (team) option for next year. I expect him to have his best year as a pro because of it. He's working to either earn that option or make $$$ off of some other team next year.
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