Red Sox acquire CF Marlon Byrd from Cubs

The Red Sox acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Cubs in exchange for right-hander Michael Bowden and a player to be named, with Chicago taking on nearly all of Byrd's salary, according to an industry source.Red Sox acquired OF Marlon Byrd from the Cubs for RHP Michael Bowden and a player to be named later. The Cubs are also sending cash to Boston along with Byrd to cover most of the prorated $6.5 million remaining on the 34-year-old center fielder's2:23pm: The deal remains

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