Byrd Thinks He's Roger Clemens

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Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Paul Byrd is putting off retirement, but plans to sit out the first half of the season.
Byrd indicated that he's received offers from multiple teams, but wants to take a break to spend some time with his family. "I'm in a weird predicament," Byrd said. "I don't know what to do." He may try to join a contender around midseason, but it's also possible that the 38-year-old has thrown his final pitch.

Who the hell does he think he is?? Byrd had an awful year last year and was worse after being traded to a contender. His ERA and WHIP went up when going to Boston. I think it is safe to say Byrd has thrown his first pitch. I just want to know how good he thinks he is.

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I would say the offers have been very low base-salary, highly incentive laden contracts, even minor-league deals that would pay him different salaries depending on whether or not he makes the major league club. Sure, as a Twins' fan, I'd like to see him pitching in Rochester, helping teach some of the kids a bit more, but not for the money he thinks he is worth.

[browntown653]

I think it is safe to say Byrd has thrown his first pitch.

That's a pretty safe bet. I'll wager that it was with the Mets in 1995.