If the Braves don't think Heyward will be back for the Playoffs...

[ramadon101]

There is a new post up at MLBTraderumors that says the Mets now do intend to trade Byrd to a team putting in a waiver claim for him given the recent news on Harvey's UCL (probably to secure the best spot they can for next year's draft). On a balance of a 1 year contract, Byrd seems like the perfect replacement for Heyward given his plus defense in RF and decent bat. He won't replace all of Jason's offense or defense, but he'd probably be our best bet going into the playoffs. Of course I doubt Byrd ever drops down to us on the waiver wire, but I'd nab him in a second if he did.

[NYCBrave]

There is a new post up at MLBTraderumors that says the Mets now do intend to trade Byrd to a team putting in a waiver claim for him given the recent news on Harvey's UCL (probably to secure the best spot they can for next year's draft). On a balance of a 1 year contract, Byrd seems like the perfect replacement for Heyward given his plus defense in RF and decent bat. He won't replace all of Jason's offense or defense, but he'd probably be our best bet going into the playoffs. Of course I doubt Byrd ever drops down to us on the waiver wire, but I'd nab him in a second if he did.

He was claimed this morning, no word on who though:



Adam Rubin of ESPN New York hears that Marlon Byrd was claimed off revocable waivers.

The Mets now have 48 hours to work out a trade with the claiming team. It was previously believed that the Mets preferred to keep Byrd for the rest of the season, but Rubin reported early Tuesday morning that the team is preparing for the possibility of multiple trades within the next couple of days.

[bravesnumberone]

We're not getting him, but it would be a lift for sure. And if Heyward did come back for October, he could play center.

Heyward
Justin
Freddie
Byrd
Mac
CJ
Uggla
Simmons

[bravebonebook]

Should have signed him in the offseason. Have always liked Byrd. Think he's better than Reed Johnson or even the (somewhat) resurgent Jordan Schaffer.

[bravebonebook]

To finish the OP's question, IMO:

If the Braves don't think Heyward will be back for the Playoffs...
...then they (like all teams) should be allowed to trade for any player they wish to pursue, without waiver wire interference.

[bravesnumberone]

The way I see it, if Byrd did fall down to us, the Mets owe it to us since they pretty much may have ruined our season, albeit not on purpose.

[Heyward]

Should have signed him in the offseason. Have always liked Byrd. Think he's better than Reed Johnson or even the (somewhat) resurgent Jordan Schaffer.

He wouldn't be starting so he wouldn't get near the at bats he is now.

Not sure the big deal.

[gilesfan]

No way the Royals trade Santana for only Salcedo.

[zbhargrove]

He wouldn't be starting so he wouldn't get near the at bats he is now.

Not sure the big deal.

^This... why would we have signed Byrd? Better question... why would Byrd have signed with us to be a bench player when he could be playing everyday? Not a very logical post.

[bravebonebook]

He wouldn't be starting so he wouldn't get near the at bats he is now.

Not sure the big deal.

We've used outfielders #7-9 this year. 5 of the 6 'starting' outfielders have been on the DL and Justin has been banged up plenty. Byrd would have played a lot for this team. Not a starter, true, but he would have gotten plenty of bats. Don't know if he would have even signed but he would have been a decent pick-up.

[zbhargrove]

We've used outfielders #7-9 this year. 5 of the 6 'starting' outfielders have been on the DL and Justin has been banged up plenty. Byrd would have played a lot for this team. Not a starter, true, but he would have gotten plenty of bats. Don't know if he would have even signed but he would have been a decent pick-up.

Yes but there is no way Byrd could have predicted injury futures for the Braves before the season started. An OF many were calling the best in MLB preseason. If there was a chance to start (and I'm sure he had plenty of interest as a potential starter) do you really think Byrd would have been a 4th OFer which is what he would have been when signed? Makes no sense.