The Cleveland Indians came to the Red Sox rescue trading them Paul Byrd for a player to be named later or cash. The Red Sox needed help after they had to place Tim Wakefield on the D.L. The 37-year old Byrd has started 22 games for the Indians this season and he was 7-10 with a 4.53 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Byrd finished his career with the Indians having started in 84 games over the last three seasons in which he was 32-27 with a 4.68 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. The Indians saved about $2 million bucks making this trade and that was clearly the motivation for it. The Indians will recall a starting pitcher from AAA to replace Byrd when his turn comes up in the rotation. Expect David Dellucci or Jamey Carroll to be the next Indian leaving town.