Marlon Byrd is currently playing center field for the Cubs, but by the time August rolls around that could change. In Byrd’s first year as a Cubs he hit .293, with 12 homeruns, and 66 run batted in and was a fan favorite for how hard he played. Many fans feel that he was cheated out of the gold glove for center fielde because of how many spectacular plays he made almost every game and only had three errors.
Byrd was off to a great start to his season until he was hit in the face with a pitch against the Boston Red Sox’s. On May 21, Alfredo Aceves hit Byrd in the face with a fastball and caused multiple fractures in his face. Byrd was put on the 15-day disabled list and was out for a little but over a month.
Now Byrd is back facing the challenge of standing back in the batters box and try and not worry about getting hit in the face. He is wearing a new batting helmet that protects his left side of his face. Byrd has not shown any fear of batting and could be trade bait later this month. If he can prove to other teams that he has no effects from his injury, he could be on the move. Teams that are looking for outfield help include the: Washington Nationals, Cleveland Indians. San Francisco Giants, and the Atlanta Braves. Byrd is still relative young and should be fresh after spending time on the disabled list. I do not think the Cubs will be trying to move him, but if the right trade comes along, look for the cubs to listen.
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