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Friday, July 01, 2005
Wyrd.
Rev called Paul Byrd the "Only Free agent Signing that has mattered for us", at least in 2005. I would have agreed with that sentiment prior to opening day, and I'm surprised to find it's even more true today. Unfortunately that's more of a condemnation of Orlando Cabrera and Steve Finley than anything else.
It's safe to say that all the best-case scenarios surrounding the Byrd signing have come to pass. Namely, his new-found and much-vaunted sinker is now in full effect, and may be his most reliable out-pitch. Mad props to Bill Stoneman for bringing in yet another modestly-priced sleeper to take a spot at the top of the rotation. (Now if only Bill could wrap his head around the other half of the game.)
A two-hitter is an amazing accomplishment, even against the Royals. Perhaps more amazing is the fact that tonight's complete game was the club's fifth of the season - already more than double last year's total and matching 2003's total. All this before the mid-Summer Classic. It's shaping up to be a historic season for Angels' hurlers.
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