In 1995 Atlanta hit a weak.250 during the regular season as centerfielder Marquis Grissom, rightfielder David Justice and first baseman Fred McGriff all had off years at the plate. (si.com)
Byrnes also signed third baseman Ryan Roberts (16 home runs, 15 steals) as a free agent in 2008 and traded for centerfielder Chris Young when Young was just a White Sox prospect. (si.com)
If there isn't a strike, he'll be called up in September, and it's a good bet that Byrd will be the Phillies» Opening Day centerfielder in 2003. (si.com)