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Byrd and Spahn Dealt Thursday, March 21st , 2002 According to BNN there were mixed emotions by the players involved in the trade between the Baltimore Black Sox and the Birmingham Black Barons. As part of the deal, the Black Sox swapped 23-year old 2B Asdrúbal Cabrera, 27-year old RHP Bill Byrd, 24-year old minor league 2B Roy Smalley Jr, and a 3rd round draft pick to the Black Barons getting 19-year old LHP Steve Avery, 25-year old LHP Gio González, 26-year old CF Curt Flood, 27-year old minor league LHP Warren Spahn, and a 1st round draft pick in return. The players indicated it was good to get a fresh new start in another city, but it was difficult to leave your friends on the old team. Since he came into the league, Byrd has made 59 appearances, putting up a 19-6 record with no saves. In 287 innings he has struck out 162 batters, issued 90 free passes and held other teams to a .270 average. In his career, Spahn has rung up a 7-and-13 record with 1 save and a 7.35 ERA. |
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