Paul Byrd
Paul Byrd
Paul Gregory Byrdis an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2009. He is known, perhaps ironically, as being the "nicest guy in baseball". In 2002, Byrd developed an old-fashioned, early twentieth-century windup in which he swung his arms back and forth to create deception and momentum. He became recognizable and well known for his unique delivery...
bad good needed shoulder
I needed to go out there and give us a good start. It was just bad timing. I shoulder the loss.
last parents rodney
I'm the Rodney Dangerfield of parents. Last year, Colby said, 'Why do they want your autograph? You're only average.
credit earn few game innings last seen
I haven't seen a game like that, ever. It's disappointing he didn't make them earn it. It's unfortunate the way the last few innings turned. You don't want to take any credit away from them, but it's a gift.
bottom credit great hitting job line offense overcame poor sleep start tampa tonight
I have to give credit to Tampa Bay, they did a great job of hitting the ball. But the bottom line is, our offense overcame my poor start and I'll be able to sleep tonight because of that.
attitude delirious good travel
I don't know if we were delirious out there or what. We've had a real good attitude about our travel situation.
guys
I don't know if we're delirious, or what. Guys haven't really complained.
bullpen excited offense overcame picked poor sleep start teammates tonight
I'm really excited about the way my teammates picked me up tonight. The bullpen and our offense overcame my poor start and I'll be able to sleep tonight because of that.
contract family guaranteed kansas larger left money paying win
I left a lot of guaranteed money on the table. But my family said, 'How much money is enough?' They are paying me a lot in Cleveland. I want to win and that was more important than the larger contract in Kansas City.
control deal great rely velocity
I'm a control pitcher, so I don't rely on great velocity anyway. It wasn't a big deal for me.
performance
I feel like because of my performance, we were never really in it.
I don't want to press, and I don't want to take it too lightly. It's frustrating, and it's not acceptable.
believe came chance win
I came here because I believe this organization has a chance to win now and on into the future.
arm definitely due expect fatigue felt hoping lack last late personally rebound start throw
I definitely felt some fatigue in my last start in Chicago, but I'm hoping that was due to a lack of rest, ... I personally don't throw that hard. I'm not a max-effort pitcher, so I expect my arm to rebound well and be able to go late into the game.
afraid changed democrats folk folks left poor talk
I changed because most of the Democrats left us. We need folk like him who aren't afraid to come talk to us poor folks here.