May 23
Byrd is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Orioles, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Recommendation: Scott Podsednik is in center field and Byrd's meager .281 OBP could begin to cost him playing time despite the assortment of injuries that have depleted the Red Sox's outfield depth in recent weeks.
May 17
CF Marlon Byrd snapped a homerless drought that spanned 136 plate appearances with a leadoff shot in the second inning Thursday night. And he raced around the bases in less time than it took the ball to leave the park. "It's a tribute to (former teammate) Scott Rolen," Byrd said. "I was in spring training with Scotty in 2001 and 2002 (with the Phillies). I always saw him hit his homers, he would sprint around, come around, slap hands and get some water and sit down, like he's done it before. I started doing that. I like the look."
