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Bochy wants Marlon Byrd to return to Giants in 2016
Published September 29, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: Marlon Byrd #6 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park on August 25, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Marlon Byrd has only been a Giant for just over a month, but he has apparently left manager Bruce Bochy with a lasting impression during that timeframe.
As the regular season comes to a close, Bochy assessed Byrd's performance in his few weeks with the team, making it known that he'd like to see him back next season.
"All of this will be discussed here soon," Bochy said, per the San Jose Mercury News. "Byrd has done a great job for us. I love how he plays. For a guy who's 38, he plays like he's 28. He takes care of himself. He's a threat at the plate. He's got a knack for knocking in runs. This will be discussed with [executive vice president of baseball operations Brian Sabean] and [general manager] Bobby Evans and the staff. He's a joy to have, really. He comes to play every day."
In 34 games with the Giants, Byrd has hit .285/.317/.469 with three home runs and 30 RBI.
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