FUN Technologies Network | CDMSports.com | RotoTimes.com | TQStats.com | Fanball.com | DonBest.com | FantasyCup.com
CDMSports.com - News
About CDM • CDM Affiliates • Links • E-Store

 

 

Player Search
Player name:


Or choose a letter:
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M,
N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Team:
Position:
Eric Byrnes #22 | Outfielder | Arizona Diamondbacks
Height: 6-2    Weight: 210    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Feb 16, 1976, Redwood City, CA
Contract: Signed through 2010
WedThuFriSatSunMonTue
01020304050607

 Profile  Player News  Articles  Split Stats  Game Log  Eligibility  Player Comparison 
2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008
Player Notes
October 2, 2008
Arizona outfielder Eric Byrnes has a no-trade clause in his contract, but he would think about waiving it if the team wants to move him, according to the Arizona Republic. “No one wants to be somewhere that they’re not wanted, so if it came down to that, sure,” he said.
September 30, 2008
Eric Byrnes could be dealt in the off-season, according to the Arizona Republic.
September 4, 2008
Eric Byrnes is not likely to return to the team this season as he tries to come back from a hamstring tear, according to the Arizona Republic.
August 28, 2008
Eric Byrnes took batting practice Tuesday and remains hopeful of returning to Arizona this season, according to the Arizona Republic. He is rehabbing from a left-hamstring tear, and he isn't going to do anything that might set him back for the 2009 campaign.
August 7, 2008
If Eric Byrnes' rehab work continues to make favorable strides and the results of an MRI exam this month look positive, Byrnes said Wednesday that he expects to be activated from the 60-day DL and be available for Arizona's stretch run, according to the Arizona Republic. He sustained a torn left hamstring, but said, "My ego is not big enough to say I'm going to come in and try to be the hero in September. That's not the idea. It's to get healthy enough to play and help this team in whatever capacity I can."
July 19, 2008
Eric Byrnes has opted against surgery on his torn hamstring, according to the East Valley Tribune.
July 18, 2008
Eric Byrnes may not return to the Diamondbacks this season after tearing his left hamstring, according to DBacks.com. "I'd like to think that there's a possibility that I could come back this year. It's too hard to tell. It's been a rough ride," he said.
July 12, 2008
On his weekly radio segment Friday with KGME-AM 910, Eric Byrnes said he tore two-thirds of his hamstring off the bone, describing it as a "98 percent tear," as reported by the Arizona Republic.
July 8, 2008
The Arizona Republic reports that Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said he does not expect left fielder Eric Byrnes to return. He's been on the DL with a strained left hamstring since July 1.
July 2, 2008
Eric Byrnes may need to undergo surgery on his torn left hamstring, which would ultimately end his 2008 campaign, according to MLB.com. Byrnes will receive a second opinion on his hamstring and skipper Bob Melvin commented that the team will probably know within the week if surgery is Byrnes' best option. Melvin added, "Whether or not he has to have surgery will probably be the telltale. Right now, we're still trying to figure out how severe it is in there and how far the tendon is off the bone. We will decide if surgery is the way to go or if it's not the way to go."
July 1, 2008
As expected, Eric Byrnes has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left hamstring, according to the AP. The team recalled right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson from Triple-A Tucson to fill his spot on the roster.
July 1, 2008
Eric Byrnes will be headed back to the DL with a strained left hamstring, according to the Associated Press. “It looked like he had the base stolen, and a step or two before he started to go into his dive, it went on him,” manager Bob Melvin said. “It’s definitely DL. How long? We’re not 100 percent sure.”
June 25, 2008
Eric Byrnes went 0-for-4 on Wednesday night and is now just 1-for-13 since returning from the DL.
June 25, 2008
Eric Byrnes told the Diamondbacks television network on Tuesday night he's now able to steal bases, something he wasn't prior to rehabbing his hamstring injuries. Byrnes was 4-for-7 in steal attempts before going on the disabled list.
June 24, 2008
Eric Byrnes went 0-for-5 in his return to the diamond on Monday, but noted that he feels he is healthy enough to steal bases again, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "I plan on running if I get on base, given the right situation. I didn’t necessarily have that in my bag before I went on the DL. By the time I went on the DL, I could barely run."
June 23, 2008
As expected, the D'Backs activated Eric Byrnes from the DL Monday. He had been out with tears in both hamstrings. Alex Romero was optioned to Triple-A Tucson to make room on the roster.
June 22, 2008
Eric Byrnes appears exceedingly likely to return from his dual hamstring injuries on Monday when the D'backs face the Red Sox, according to the Arizona Republic. "As I understand, he's running hard and feels good," GM Doug Melvin said.
June 21, 2008
Eric Byrnes remains on track to return from the DL on Monday, according to the AP. He is coming back from injury to both hamstrings.
June 19, 2008
Eric Byrnes, who is recovering from a strained right hamstring, is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Single-A Visalia, according to the Arizona Republic.
June 16, 2008
Eric Byrnes, who is recovering from a strained right hamstring, could begin a rehab assignment this week, according to the Arizona Republic. He is running pain-free for the first time in a while, and he said, "It's almost like I'm waiting to feel that pain, and it's not quite there. So mentally there's an adjustment period, but it'll be good."
June 14, 2008
Eric Byrnes worked out before Friday's game and is eager to get off the DL. "I squared some up, even hit a couple of home runs. I did agility drills, ran the bases... I even slid into third base. I don't think they expected that," Byrnes tells the Arizona Republic. "Just about ready." The outfielder is on the DL due to small tears in both hamstrings.
June 10, 2008
Arizona outfielder Eric Byrnes is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday but the team reports plans of withholding from making that move, according to MLB.com.
June 7, 2008
Eric Byrnes continues to rehab his dual injured quads and he is making steady progress, according to MLB.com. "He ran a little bit today," D-backs manager Bob Melvin said. "He was probably about 50 percent, so nothing earth shattering. We will probably get after it a little bit harder after we get to New York.
June 6, 2008
Eric Byrnes is making progress in his recovery from tears in both hamstrings, according to MLB.com. "He did some agility drills today," manager Bob Melvin said. "It was the first day for that. We'll progressively lead into the running part, which he is champing at the bit to do, but it was the first day that he did agilities out on the field."
May 30, 2008
The Arizona Republic reports that Eric Byrnes has tears in both of his hamstrings. Byrnes, who went on the disabled list on Tuesday, said he finally underwent an MRI exam that showed the tears. Apparently, this wasn’t unexpected.
May 28, 2008
Eric Byrnes will head back to the Bay Area on Thursday to work with Nick Athens, a chiropractor/therapist, the Arizona Republic reports. The outfielder is seeking help with his sore hamstrings. Athens aided Byrnes with similar issues when the outfielder was with the A's. The Republic notes that Byrnes recently needed five or six hours in the training room to get ready for games.
May 27, 2008
The D'Backs placed Eric Byrnes on the DL Tuesday because of sore hamstrings, according to the East Valley Tribune. "He tried to play through it," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "To get him back to 100 percent, he needs to heal." Alex Romero was recalled from Triple-A Tucson to take Byrnes' place on the roster.
May 25, 2008
It was his only hit of the day, but Arizona outfielder Eric Byrnes made it count in putting his team on top of the Atlanta Braves, going on to win 9-3. Byrnes went 1-for-3 with two walks at the dish, hitting his sixth home run of the season with the bases loaded, a grand slam that proved too much for the Braves to overcome.
May 22, 2008
Eric Byrnes is still not back to full strength as he continues to be slowed by his hamstring ailment, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin said that Byrnes aggravated his legs in his first at-bat Friday night against the Tigers, and added, "He's a guy that can play hurt as much as anybody we have here. But he's still not 100 percent yet, and part of his game is running. We won't see all of Eric Byrnes until he's able to use all his weapons."
May 15, 2008
Eric Byrnes was not in the starting lineup on Thursday night as he was given a night off to clear his head, according to MLB.com. "He's going to take it easy today, a little separation," Melvin said. "Hopefully, a little bit of a distance and kind of process some things," manager Bob Melvin said. "Whether or not I give him two [days off] or not is yet to be determined, but if that's the case, two tops, but there's still a chance he'll be in there [Friday]." Jeff Salazar is starting in his place.
May 13, 2008
Eric Byrnes is nearing full health again following a bout with a hamstring ailment, according to the East Valley Tribune. But he still arrives at the park five or six hours before game time to get treatment. Byrnes said, "I haven't worked this hard in my career to get on the field. Now my legs are getting better and hopefully the results are going to follow."
May 11, 2008
The Diamondbacks turned to Jeff Salazer in left field on Thursday. He started in place of a slumping Eric Byrnes, who has been dealing with hamstring soreness since spring training. "He's just scuffling a little bit," manager Bob Melvin tells the Arizona Republic. "He's grinding pretty hard right now. I think he's good for a day off." Byrnes is 5-for-50 with no walks and no extra-base hits over the last 12 games.
May 8, 2008
Eric Byrnes went 0-for-5 on Thursday to drop his average to .232 thanks to a hideous run of 5-for-45 (.111).
April 30, 2008
Manager Bob Melvin said that Eric Byrnes will be back in the D-Backs' lineup on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Republic. He was held out of the lineup on Tuesday to have a chance to rest his hamstrings. Byrnes said his hamstrings, which have bothered him since early in spring training, feel much better, thanks to a couple of days off. Melvin added, "We're trying to be cautious. He's still not 100 percent."
April 21, 2008
Eric Byrnes went 1-for-4 on Monday night but the one hit was a home run, his fifth of the year.
April 19, 2008
Eric Byrnes extended his hitting streak to 14-games on Saturday as he went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a runs scored for Arizona.
April 16, 2008
Eric Byrnes may be hitting "only" .302 on the young season, but on Wednesday he went 1-for-4 with an RBI to extend his hitting streak to 12-games.
April 9, 2008
Eric Byrnes went 3-for-5 on Wednesday as the Diamondbacks executed a three game sweep of the Dodgers. The Arizona outfielder raised his average to .256 and with his two RBI today now has five on the season.
April 3, 2008
Eric Byrnes had a tough day at the plate in a 3-2 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday, as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He only has one hit over his first 12 at-bats this season.
March 31, 2008
Eric Byrnes hit a solo shot in the Arizona opening day win over Cincinnati. The D'backs outfielder, a member of the 20/20 club in 2007, offers speed and power that Roto-managers die for.