Web Round Up: Byrd Avoids Suspension; Buffalo Deal on Hold

A Web Round Up Full of between game buzz. Leading off is the news of the new agreement on performance enhancers and the impact it has on Paul Byrd. He will not be suspended after all.

"Six months after admitting to using human growth hormone and the ensuing madcap meeting with the press at Fenway Park, the right-hander is in the clear.

Byrd learned he will not be suspended by Major League Baseball, and he was understandably relieved upon hearing the news as he drove to the park early Friday. - (Indians.com)

Mark Shapiro isn't worried, here are some comments from the big brain.

"That being said, it's hard to say that anybody is probably happy with the way we played," Shapiro said. "It's been very inconsistent. There have certainly been a few performances from our starting pitchers that have been good, very good. But virtually every other facet of our team has been somewhat inconsistent." - (Indians.com)

What is not to love about the Fausto Carmona Deal?

"The deal — some call it a seven-year contract, others a four-year deal with three one-year club options — keeps one of the Tribe's bright young pitchers on the team for years to come. How is that thought in the least upsetting?" - (Akron-Beacon Journal)

It is looking ever so likely that the Bisons will not be the Triple A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians next year. A move to Columbus might be one step closer.

"The Buffalo Bisons issued a statement Friday indicating that their player development contract with the Indians would not be extended until the end of the season.

Why issue such a statement now? Columbus will be lobbying the Tribe to move its Triple-A affiliate to a new stadium in Ohio's capital city, and the Indians will at least listen. Moving to Columbus would be a prime marketing move, not only with respect to drawing fans, but also for SportsTime Ohio." - (Akron-Beacon Journal)

The Cleveland Fan talks about CC Sabathia's early struggles.

"As frustrating as it is to watch the reigning Cy Young Award winner's WHIP creep closer to his weight (his current 2.32 WHIP, I believe, is still a little short of his tonnage), let's take a quick step back and analyze how the Indians' pitching staff, as a whole, is performing in the young season and what's happening to our beloved aCCe." - (ClevelandFan.com)