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Byrd pitched 7 2/3 innings, holding the Tigers scoreless on four hits. One of the keys for Byrd is that he has not given up a home run in his last two starts, although he still leads the league in that category.
Byrd is in the last year of his contract, which pays him $7 million this year. With his performance in his last two starts being much better, it's not out of the question that some contending team might be interested in taking a flyer on him for the last two months of the season.
The 37-year-old veteran relies on deception and a variety of pitches that make up for his mid-80s fastball. He does have postseason experience, however, which might appeal to some teams.
If Byrd isn't traded by the July 31 non-waiver deadline, he would, if he continues to pitch well, be a candidate to be traded after clearing waivers in August.
INDIANS 5, TIGERS 0: RHP Paul Byrd and RHP Edward Mujica combined on a four-hit shutout. The Indians got home runs from C Kelly Shoppach and 2B Asdrubal Cabrera.
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