The Mets have signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Byrd hit .210 in 47 games with Chicago and Boston during the 2012 season, and served a 50-game suspension for a PED violation.
This signing is great for Byrd because it gives him a landing spot where he will actually get the chance to compete for a starting job. If he has a decent Spring Training, than there will be a great chance that he makes the Opening Day roster. I would imagine that he would be batting Andrew Brown for the 4th/5th outfielder spot on the depth chart, so it will be interesting to see that play out.
The PED suspension from last season definitely concerns me, but minor league deals are basically risk-less, and Byrd has had a history of (legitimate) success in the game. Hopefully he provides a veteran presence in the club-house and revives his career as a Met.
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