Byrd signs 2 year deal with Indians

[Providence A's]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2247887

DALLAS -- Free-agent right-hander Paul Byrd and the Cleveland Indians reached agreement Sunday on a two-year contract worth $14.25 million.

The deal includes a club option for a third season.

Byrd can earn as much as $22 million if the Indians exercise his option for the 2008 season. If Cleveland declines it, the 35-year-old Byrd will receive a $250,000 buyout, a sum that is included in his guarantee.

Byrd was 12-11 with a 3.74 ERA in 31 starts for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last season. He is entering his 12th season and embarking on his ninth tour -- he's made more than one stop with the Braves, Phillies and Royals. He was 8-7 with Atlanta in 2004, having missed the 2003 season because of elbow surgery.

looks like they may be trying to offset the loss of Millwood...

[Reds_fan_4_life]

i say good pick up for the indians..

[love_that_reefer]

Byrd is a nice replacement for Millwood. They still have Sabathia and Lee. I like this move and the years were just right.

[riverdunesrat]

AAARRGGGHHHH!!!!!!

[HafDawg2003]

Thats a lot of money for a guy who's had major arm surgery and is 35 years old... maybe it'll work out for them but, eeek.