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Marlon Byrd #22 | Outfielder | Texas Rangers
Height: 6-0    Weight: 235    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Aug 30, 1977, Boynton Beach, FL
Contract: Signed through 2008
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August 29, 2004
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Marlon Byrd will play winter ball in Venezuela after the season.
August 1, 2004
Marlon Byrd started in center field for the Phillies on Sunday in his first big league game since June 19. He was 1-for-2 with a run scored.
August 1, 2004
Phillies manager Larry Bowa said Marlon Byrd will be the everyday center fielder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Bowa added that they would look for help if Byrd doesn't produce.
July 31, 2004
The Phillies recalled Marlon Byrd from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre yesterday to round out their roster following yesterday's trades, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was hitting .255 with one homer and 14 RBI in 35 games there.
June 28, 2004
Marlon Byrd hasn't exactly torn up minor league pitchers after his demotion. He has six hits in 28 at-bats (.214) since being optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 20. Byrd hit .224 in 58 games with the Phillies.
June 21, 2004
The Phillies decided to send Marlon Byrd to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following last night's game, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's in black and white," Byrd said. "I'm hitting .224 in the big leagues for a team that's competing. You got to hit." Manager Larry Bowa said he will use Ricky Ledee, Jason Michaels and Doug Glanville in center for now.
June 20, 2004
If Marlon Byrd loses his starting job in center field, the Phillies may send him to the minors rather that have him waste away on the bench in Philly, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
June 18, 2004
Struggling Marlon Byrd is in danger of losing his job in center field with the Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's wide open," Bowa said. "I'm going to watch Marlon continue to play, and Doug [Glanville], and if things don't turn around we're going to have to throw some guys out there and maybe go for offense." Ricky Ledee and Jason Michaels could see more action in center as a result.
June 2, 2004
Phillies manager Larry Bowa said Marlon Byrd, in an 0-for-15 slump, will return to the lineup Thursday but may bat as low as eighth, according to the AP.
June 2, 2004
With just two hits in his last 31 at-bats, Marlon Byrd was given last night off, and he'll sit again today, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
June 1, 2004
Phillies manager Larry Bowa decided to "shake up the lineup" Tuesday. Marlon Byrd was given the night off Doug Glanville started in center and batted him second.
May 5, 2004
Phillies manager Larry Bowa said Marlon Byrd will be given more time to work out of a slow start to the season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
April 24, 2004
Phillies manager Larry Bowa said he plans to continue using Marlon Byrd atop the batting order for now, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
April 22, 2004
The Phillies have given Marlon Byrd a look as their leadoff batter the last two games, but he's done nothing to prove he deserves to keep it. He went 1-for-6 Wednesday and was 0-for-5 Thursday.
April 17, 2004
After being moved out of the Phillies leadoff spot three days ago, Marlon Byrd was back at the top of the lineup on Saturday because Jimmy Rollins was given the day off.
April 14, 2004
Marlon Byrd is being pulled from the leadoff spot in the Phillies lineup after starting the season in a 5-for-25 funk from that position, according to the AP. Byrd will hit seventh for the time being with Jimmy Rollins taking over as the new leadoff hitter.
April 10, 2004
Marlon Byrd did not start Saturday night due his slow start. He is batting .211 after the first four games. Doug Glanville took Byrd\'s place in center field and batted eighth. Jimmy Rollins was moved to the leadoff spot.
February 18, 2004
The Phillies signed Marlon Byrd to a one-year contract today, according to the AP. He agreed to a split contract worth $355,000 at the major league level or $240,000 if he spends the season in the minors.
January 22, 2004
Marlon Byrd said that he\'s back to 100% after having offseason shoulder surgery, according to the Philly Burbs.