Paul Byrd to the Red Sox

The Red Sox today acquired Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians for a PTBNL or cash considerations. My head says this is a good move but my heart says, "Meh".

Paul Byrd is a guy I was high on back when he was with the Braves. I thought he would break through under Leo Mazzone's tutelage but he's remained basically an average pitcher who once and a while shines. My head knows he'll make a great 5th starter down the stretch.

My heart, however, looks at Paul Byrd and sees an After School Special of a way toned down Rainbowhead Guy. If you recall - Rainbowhead Guy was known for being at sporting events using his rainbow afro wig to get attention. Rainbow Head Guy turned his life over to Jesus and was then known for his John 3:16 signs. Then Rainbowhead Guy took some PCP at a hotel, held a cleaning lady hostage and had a standoff with the SWAT team. You haven't heard much from Rainbow Head Guy lately because he's doing life in prison.

Paul Byrd was known for being at sporting events (specifically baseball games every fifth day when he started when not injured). Then he turned his life over to Jesus and became known for admitting to an addiction to porn. Then he got caught doing drugs (HGH which was prescribed for him by his dentist). I'm just hoping the hostage and SWAT standoffs don't come to pass.

Maybe my mind is looking at Paul Byrd as Rainbow Head Jr. because I found him hypocritical in his denial of HGH use and condescending in his Jesus loves me attitude. Maybe I'm not welcoming him with open arms because I don't want to be a hypocrite myself.

I'll root for the laundry but when I look at Paul Byrd I'll still picture a guy wearing a rainbow colored afro wig.