Monday, March 24, 2008

Second in a series of great, great keepers


Eric Byrnes is also a terrific baseball player. While I was pissing myself with laughter at his inclusion on a keeper list, I neglected to consider Byrnes' feelings.

I am so sorry Eric Byrnes, that I called you the worst keeper since Homer Bush. My bad.

More from my friend, Wikipedia.

"Eric James Byrnes (born February 16, 1976 in Redwood City, California) is an outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Byrnes is known for making athletic catches on fly balls in the outfield and for his energetic personality, both on and off the field."

During the off-season, Byrnes often fills in on KNBR, a San Francisco radio station. He currently resides with his bulldog, Bruin. During the 2007 MLB All Star Game at AT&T Park, he was in a kayak in McCovey Cove with Bruin during the pre-game and game itself for the FOX Sports broadcast.

Byrnes also has his own TV show, called "The Eric Byrnes Show," which airs on FSN Arizona during the Diamondbacks' regular season. The half-hour show gives fans behind-the-scenes looks at the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Byrnes' personal life. During the 2007 off-season, Byrnes began a weekly radio show on XM Satellite Radio, called "Hustle with Eric Byrnes"

He seems busy. I hope all this mass-communicatin' doesn't get in the way of him stealing another 50 bases this year.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

$9 for a guy whose auction average was in the $20s is good value. Will he be worth $9, time will tell....