Byrd swinging away for Cubs: Cubs OF Marlon Byrd was hitless in three at-bats on Friday against the Pirates, ending his hitting streak at seven games. Byrd hit .333 with one homer and two RBI during the streak. (Updated 09/02/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Although Byrd missed several weeks after getting hit in the face in late May, he hasn't let that moment effect his on-field performance. Byrd is batting .280 in 54 games since returning to the lineup on July 2. He has just four homers and 14 RBI in that span, however, which is keeping him as a low-end Fantasy OF. But perhaps if there were more runners on base in front of him, then Byrd would have more Fantasy value. (Updated 09/02/2011).
02/09/2012 05:02 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago Cubs
Chicago has a new front office and several new names to consider on Draft Day. Our Scott White breaks down the Cubs in a Fantasy team outlook.
It was just a few years ago that Marlon Byrd was producing some nice Fantasy numbers with the Rangers, but it seems like a distant memory. Since joining the Cubs on a three-year deal, Byrd's power and run production have diminished. To make matters worse last season, Byrd missed over a month when he was hit by a pitch and suffered facial fractures. Now Byrd is in the final year of his contract, and prospect Brett Jackson is breathing down his neck. The Cubs could try to deal Byrd at some point this year or just bench him if they think Jackson is ready. Between his recent decline and threatened playing time, Byrd will be no more than an option for NL-only leagues this year, and not a particularly good one at that. (Updated 2/6/12)
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