Floyd Could Return To Marlins

Here's a note I missed from a September 30th Palm Beach Post column:

Cubs outfielder Cliff Floyd, a Marlin from 1997-2002, has told people close to him that he'd like to end his career in Florida. Floyd, a free agent, lives in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Larry Beinfest admitted at that time that he may have underestimated the need for veteran players to round out the roster.  However, Floyd has said that he's looking for regular playing time and it's hard to see how the Marlins can offer that.  Shifting Josh Willingham to first base wouldn't be a bad idea, but that would only fit if Mike Jacobs is traded.  Then you have to ask yourself if you really gain anything by signing Floyd.

A more realistic veteran option for Florida might be Shannon Stewart.  They were considering him last January but backed off due to health concerns.  Stewart proved himself healthy in '07, playing in 146 games (his highest total since 2001).  Also, he went to high school in Florida.

Comments

[anthoneytheghost]

an idea i had would be to flip jacobs to san fran for noah lowry. then move willingham to first. if theyre really into the whole veterans thing they could almost defiantely get brian robert in taht deal, they could probably get san fran to pay part of the contract too. i dunno. then like i said in another trhead i would try to get wladimir baletein and jeff clement and maybe cha seung baek or somebody from seattle for dontrelle willis. noah lowry isnt exactly a dontrelle willis replacement, but hed be cheaper. thats just what ID try to do. i also wouldnt say no to elija dukes as a project.

[jza1218]

Does anyone think that Mike Jacobs still deserves a starting job?

I know I don't.

What can you get for him on the trade market? A pack of Juicyfruit and a slightly-bent copy of Superman/Batman #1 from Free Comic Book Day?

[Teetz]

Cliff Floyd doesn't really deserve to start anywhere in baseball. He doesn't have much power anymore.