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dkmsoxfan88 · 03-30-2009, 12:42 AM

Grizzlies sign starter Byers
Dec. 26, 1999

DENVER - Christmas may not have brought any big, shiny toys for the Denver Grizzlies, but the stocking wasn't completely empty. The Grizzlies announced yesterday that they have agreed to terms with righthanded starter Elliott Byers on a one-year, $1.1 million deal. Byers, 31, has pitched for San Diego and Portland in his career, posting a 4.33 earned run average in 178 starts. The Grizzlies hope he will look like the pitcher who, one year ago, won 18 games while posting a 3.03 ERA.

Around the League
The past few weeks have seen some more high-profile, high-pricetag signings. The Boston Shamrocks signed 39-year-old shortstop Donnie Cummings to a two-year, $38 million deal ... Catcher Jose Navarro landed with the Charlotte Flyers on a three-year deal that will pay him $17.6 million per year ... Fans and experts alike are scratching their heads over Los Angeles's signing of outfielder Paul Reid. Reid, 32, hit just .212 in 45 games last year before fracturing his ankle. He will be paid upwards of $15 million for the next three years, based largely on his stellar 1998 (.317, 43 HR, 113 RBI). Yet he has never put up similar numbers in his career.

03-30-2009, 12:42 AM	#10
dkmsoxfan88 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 305	Grizzlies sign starter Byers Dec. 26, 1999 DENVER - Christmas may not have brought any big, shiny toys for the Denver Grizzlies, but the stocking wasn't completely empty. The Grizzlies announced yesterday that they have agreed to terms with righthanded starter Elliott Byers on a one-year, $1.1 million deal. Byers, 31, has pitched for San Diego and Portland in his career, posting a 4.33 earned run average in 178 starts. The Grizzlies hope he will look like the pitcher who, one year ago, won 18 games while posting a 3.03 ERA. Around the League The past few weeks have seen some more high-profile, high-pricetag signings. The Boston Shamrocks signed 39-year-old shortstop Donnie Cummings to a two-year, $38 million deal ... Catcher Jose Navarro landed with the Charlotte Flyers on a three-year deal that will pay him $17.6 million per year ... Fans and experts alike are scratching their heads over Los Angeles's signing of outfielder Paul Reid. Reid, 32, hit just .212 in 45 games last year before fracturing his ankle. He will be paid upwards of $15 million for the next three years, based largely on his stellar 1998 (.317, 43 HR, 113 RBI). Yet he has never put up similar numbers in his career. __________________