Byrd is the Wyrd

That's more like it. Brad Penny take note, Paul Byrd knows how to pitch. Penny has a lot more velocity, but no command. Look, Paul Byrd ain't Greg Maddux, but I think he will give the Sox a chance to win every time out. I'm glad to see him back on the team. And really I love everything about him. I love that he's a grizzled, old vet. I love that he's crafty and is a total junk baller. I love the circa 1895 windup. Perhaps I wouldn't love him over the course of an entire season, but after suffering Penny, Matsuzaka, and John Smoltz crap the bed this season. It was nice to see Byrd pitch an efficient, smart game yesterday, and I'm looking forward to seeing his contributions for this stretch run.