Eric Byrnes
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Old pals agree to trade Rizzo from Padres to Cubs
Tim Brown on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Jan 6, 2012
This, of course, all goes back to the Boston Red Sox, where Byrnes and Hoyer worked under Epstein, the general manager, and where the Red Sox drafted Rizzo, the very talented slugging first baseman, out of high school in the sixth round of the 2007 draft. Byrnes was GM of the Arizona Diamondbacks by then, but knew the culture, knew Epstein, and… Full Story »
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Argentina's kosher wine club
CNN &bull Dec 16, 2011CNN's Brian Byrnes looks at Argentina's blossoming kosher wine business. Full Story »
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Padres Rumors: Latos, Headley, Bartlett, Hudson
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Cardinals, J.C. Last week we heard that the Padres aren't shopping right-hander Mat Latos, but today Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reminds us that the team isn't in the position to rule anything out. Here are Rosenthal's rumors out of… Full Story »
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Bell says Padres' last offer came in August
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Dec 5, 2011
Former Padres closer Heath Bell tipped his hat to fans in July when it looked like his time with team was coming to end. He will pitch for Miami beginning in 2012. Sean M. Moments earlier, Bell had formally been… Full Story »
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Byrnes hires MacDonald, revamps front office
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Nov 3, 2011
The Padres' general manager of a week basically re-contoured the club's front office when he hired Chad MacDonald as vice president and assistant general manager of player personnel. MacDonald, 41, is essentially replacing both Jason McLeod and Chris Gwynn as the overseer of the Padres amateur… Full Story »
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Padres' Byrnes studying front office candidates, roster
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Nov 2, 2011
Trevor Hoffman, left, congratulated Josh Byrnes, who was named the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. K.C. Josh Byrnes' first days as Padres general manager have been spent interviewing candidates for the two… Full Story »
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Timing right for Byrnes to be GM
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Oct 31, 2011
The San Diego Padres announced Josh Byrnes as their new Executive Vice President and General Manager on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. Padres CEO Jeff Moorad and manager Bud Black joined him at the announcement at Petco Park. - K.C. Padres CEO Jeff Moorad confirmed Monday during the news conference to introduce Byrnes as… Full Story »
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Byrnes officially becomes Padres GM as Hoyer, McLeod join Cubs
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Oct 27, 2011
Josh Byrnes will be formally introduced Monday as Padres GM. After almost exactly two years with the Padres, Hoyer is leaving to become the Cubs' GM under new Cubs President Theo Epstein. Padres assistant GM Jason McLeod is also leaving… Full Story »
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Byrnes moves closer to officially being Padres GM
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Oct 22, 2011
Josh Byrnes moved very close to becoming the Padres' ninth general manager Friday afternoon as the Padres officially granted the Chicago Cubs permission to talk to current GM Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod. The Cubs asked for permission to talk to Hoyer and McLeod as the club's deal with the Red Sox regarding Theo Epstein was being completed. Epstein is expected to be… Full Story »
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Padres exec likely heading to Cubs, but which one?
Sign on San Diego Padres News &bull Oct 19, 2011
Josh Byrnes is the Padres' vice president of baseball operations. Figure someone from the Padres' front office will be Theo Epstein's second in command in Chicago when the former Red Sox general manager officially takes control of the Cubs. The speculation is focused on Padres General Manager Jed Hoyer, assistant GM Jason McLeod and baseball operations director (and former… Full Story »
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Padres Rumors: Bell, Front Office
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Oct 19, 2011
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts met with Padres owner Jeff Moorad, Byrnes and Hoyer during the regular season finale, according to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com. The Padres have internally discussed the possibility of acquiring John Lackey from the Red Sox if… Full Story »
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Cubs Notes: Epstein, Byrnes, Pena
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Oct 14, 2011
The Cubs and Red Sox are now discussing compensation for GM Theo Epstein. Here are the latest Cubs-related notes as we await an official announcement about the leadership change... There's a "good chance" that Epstein hires Padres executive Josh Byrnes… Full Story »
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Going green on the big screen
CNN &bull Oct 7, 2011Argentina hosts its first ever eco-film competition. CNN's Brian Byrnes reports. Full Story »
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Video: Cards can beat Halladay in Game 5
NBC MLB News &bull Oct 6, 2011
Eric Byrnes talks about Phillies-Cardinals in Game 5, and says St. Louis can win if Chris Carpenter keeps things close. (NBC Sports) Full Story »
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End Zone: Go inside the three-for-all trade
New York Daily News MLB News &bull Oct 1, 2011
Josh Byrnes and Yankee GM Brian Cashman have known each other since they were both prep school ballplayers in the same competitive high school conference in the Washington, D.C. area. Both can still recite details from the Interstate Athletic Conference… Full Story »
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Latin America looks East
CNN &bull Sep 27, 2011Latin America is pulling out the stops to get more Chinese tourists. CNN's Brian Byrnes reports. Full Story »
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Your morning Phil: Ozzie, Hendry, Byrnes
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Aug 31, 2011
Ozzie Guillen's constant harping about his contract status is getting old. Talking baseball while mourning the first-round loss of my pick to win a women's U.S. Open title, China's Li Na: 1. Forget everything you know or have heard about… Full Story »
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Cubs Considering Hahn, Byrnes For GM Job
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Aug 24, 2011
Rick Hahn and Josh Byrnes are candidates for the Cubs' GM opening, Jon Heyman of SI.com reports (Twitter link). Brian Cashman of the Yankees, Billy Beane of the Athletics, Theo Epstein of the Red Sox and Andrew Friedman of the… Full Story »
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Trainer Hollendorfer, 3 champion horses inducted into thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Aug 12, 2011
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, closing in on 6,000 wins, and champion fillies Open Mind, Safely Kept and Sky Beauty have been inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. Hollendorfer, long dominant among northern California… Full Story »
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CNN reporter's Argentine adventures
CNN &bull Aug 11, 2011CNN's Brian Byrnes clips wool from sheep and visits Irish farmers in windy Patagonia at the southern tip of Argentina. Full Story »
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