Notes: Byrnes prefers to stay.
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08/30/2006 7:55 PM ET
Notes: Byrnes prefers to stay
Outfielder hopes to find home in Arizona after moving around
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes doesn't hesitate when he's
asked about the 2007 season.
"I look forward to being a Diamondback again," he said. "Hopefully, that's
the case. Unfortunately for me, it's not 100 percent in my control."
After spending time with the A's, Rockies and Orioles in 2005, Byrnes was
non-tendered by Baltimore making him a free agent. He signed a one-year deal
with the D-Backs for $2.25 million and has been the club's best hitter. The
30-year-old has played mostly center field, but has hit up and down in the
batting order, leading the team in both homers (20) and stolen bases (18).
The D-Backs hold Byrnes' rights for next year, but if they choose not to
offer him salary arbitration, he would become a free agent.
When asked if the D-Backs are interested in bringing him back, Arizona GM
Josh Byrnes (no relation) didn't hesitate before saying yes.
"He's been tremendous," Josh Byrnes said. "Obviously, he's had a very good
year offensively. His basestealing has been timely and he impacts the game
just through his effort and defense. He's certainly been one of our most
important players this year."
Josh Byrnes declined to get into whether the team would offer Eric Byrnes a
multi-year contract, or what his role might be, saying that they were
decisions for the offseason.
With top prospect Chris Young likely to take over in center next year and
Carlos Quentin the odds-on favorite for right field, the D-Backs may want to
have Byrnes play left if Luis Gonzalez is not brought back.
So would Byrnes be amenable to playing a position other than center?
"Wherever they want me," Byrnes said. "If our best team is with me playing on
one of the corners rather than in center -- then great. I'd be more than
willing to make whatever position adjustments they want me to."
And Byrnes is certainly open to signing a multi-year deal to stay in Arizona.
"For me bouncing around so frequently over the past couple of years, I can't
think of something that would be more attractive than stability," he said.
"It's a lot easier to play knowing that you've got a little security and know
you're going to be with the same team. That's really important to me.
Switching teams in such a short period of time, I'd like to make this my home
for a while. I'd love to be here for a few years."
Leading off: Young was in the leadoff spot for the first time on Wednesday, a
spot he could find himself in more often in future years.
"Why not?" D-Backs manager Bob Melvin said. "He had a .360-plus on-base
percentage [with Triple-A Tucson]. [He] steals bases. With Craig Counsell not
in there today and Byrnes hitting in the middle of the order right now, I
think it's a good option."
Help on the way: Pitcher Greg Aquino and infielder Andy Green will likely be
activated from the disabled list on Friday when the Major League rosters
expand. In addition, the D-Backs could call up a reliever or two, along with
another catcher.
That will be it until Tucson is eliminated from the playoffs. After that,
there will be more promotions.
Scratched: Catcher Chris Snyder is still suffering the effects of a foul tip
he took off his right hand recently and was scratched from the starting
lineup on Wednesday. Johnny Estrada took his place in the lineup.
Back: Shortstop Stephen Drew was back in the starting lineup after missing a
pair of games due to soreness in his right hand.
"Once again, into today and after a couple days of treatment, we feel like
it's that much better," Melvin said. "So, hopefully we're on the right track
as far as alleviating his problem."
Another catcher: Ideally, Melvin would like to have a third catcher on his
roster, a guy that can also play other positions.
"In the National League, to have a guy like that, who can be a third guy and
play other infield positions, is certainly a luxury," Melvin said.
Coming up: The Diamondbacks head to D.C. to take on the Nationals for a
three-game series starting at 4:05 p.m. MST on Friday. Miguel Batista (10-8,
4.46 ERA) will face Billy Traber (3-3, 7.14 ERA).
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看來Byrnes非常有意願留在Arizona，
JB也有意思要把他給留下來，
明年的Gonzo可能..............
留下來的話大概就是簽Multi-year contract，
希望不要花太多錢。XD
另外Melvin的理想是帶三個補手，
而第三個補手要能守其他的位置，
符合這種條件且在系統內的就只剩下Hammock了.....
另外Tucson的talent大軍要在Tucson打完playoffs才會上來。
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