Posted October 24, 200717 yr Cliff Floyd would like to rejoin the Marlins as a free agent this winter. "I would love to come to the Marlins. You know how far we go back," said Floyd, Florida's left fielder from 1997 until July 2002. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Floyd said he would consider retirement unless he's wanted as a starter. The Marlins seem like a poor fit with Jeremy Hermida and Josh Willingham locked into the outfield corners. They could go with Willingham at first base and sign Floyd if they trade Mike Jacobs. Source: Palm Beach Post
October 24, 200717 yr Cliff Floyd would like to rejoin the Marlins as a free agent this winter. "I would love to come to the Marlins. You know how far we go back," said Floyd, Florida's left fielder from 1997 until July 2002. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Floyd said he would consider retirement unless he's wanted as a starter. The Marlins seem like a poor fit with Jeremy Hermida and Josh Willingham locked into the outfield corners. They could go with Willingham at first base and sign Floyd if they trade Mike Jacobs. Source: Palm Beach Post I miss Cliff, I used to see him all the time when I worked at Blockbuster. In the couple of times that I actually talked baseball with him, he seemed sincere in loving this area. The first time I met him I accidently said, 'Why'd you leave?', and he gave me this hurt look and said, "You guys didn't want me, not my fault."
October 24, 200717 yr Cliff Floyd would like to rejoin the Marlins as a free agent this winter. "I would love to come to the Marlins. You know how far we go back," said Floyd, Florida's left fielder from 1997 until July 2002. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Floyd said he would consider retirement unless he's wanted as a starter. The Marlins seem like a poor fit with Jeremy Hermida and Josh Willingham locked into the outfield corners. They could go with Willingham at first base and sign Floyd if they trade Mike Jacobs. Source: Palm Beach Post I miss Cliff, I used to see him all the time when I worked at Blockbuster. In the couple of times that I actually talked baseball with him, he seemed sincere in loving this area. The first time I met him I accidently said, 'Why'd you leave?', and he gave me this hurt look and said, "You guys didn't want me, not my fault." I had a very similar experience at spring training in 2003. I seriously believe he wanted to stay here (no matter what has been said on this board).
October 24, 200717 yr You might have something with Josh b/c of his back troubles but Hermida was playing great towards the strech and nearly hit .300. I doubt Cliff would be seeing anytime in right.
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home.
October 24, 200717 yr Wasnt he trashing the Marlins a couple years back.... Anyways, off the bench, no problem...
October 24, 200717 yr Wasnt he trashing the Marlins a couple years back.... Anyways, off the bench, no problem... Probably, but he was on the Mets a couple years ago. Divisional rival. Ergo, trash talk. Also, he saw the fire sale.
October 24, 200717 yr Looks like Cliff and I both share a desire for him to be a Marlin. Come home, Cliffy!
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home. hit the nail on the head. cliffy starting for us would be pretty stupid, our defense is bad enough. but off the bench and as an occasional spot start, im all for it. maybe package jacobs and olsen for a willits cf type and put cliffy at first?
October 24, 200717 yr i saw him at burger king last year in davie and said we missed him!! he was nice.
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home. hit the nail on the head. cliffy starting for us would be pretty stupid, our defense is bad enough. but off the bench and as an occasional spot start, im all for it. maybe package jacobs and olsen for a willits cf type and put cliffy at first? Olsen and Jac for a Willits? no
October 24, 200717 yr Wasnt he trashing the Marlins a couple years back.... Anyways, off the bench, no problem... Probably, but he was on the Mets a couple years ago. Divisional rival. Ergo, trash talk. Also, he saw the fire sale. This was when he left Florida still doesn't change the fact that he's the man
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home. hit the nail on the head. cliffy starting for us would be pretty stupid, our defense is bad enough. but off the bench and as an occasional spot start, im all for it. maybe package jacobs and olsen for a willits cf type and put cliffy at first? are you high?
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home. hit the nail on the head. cliffy starting for us would be pretty stupid, our defense is bad enough. but off the bench and as an occasional spot start, im all for it. maybe package jacobs and olsen for a willits cf type and put cliffy at first? are you high? WHOA! I was leaning toward a Willis and Hermida package for Enrique Wilson, but damn, you hit the nail on the head, DO IT! Edit: And put cliffy at catcher?
October 24, 200717 yr If he wants to be a starter, no thank you. If Uncle Cliffy wants to be the primary power bat off the bench, come on home. hit the nail on the head. cliffy starting for us would be pretty stupid, our defense is bad enough. but off the bench and as an occasional spot start, im all for it. maybe package jacobs and olsen for a willits cf type and put cliffy at first? are you high? WHOA! I was leaning toward a Willis and Hermida package for Enrique Wilson, but damn, you hit the nail on the head, DO IT! Edit: And put cliffy at catcher? Nah, center-field.
October 24, 200717 yr I don't think it makes sense to sign him as a starter, but I would love to have him coming off the bench, particularly with our injury problems.
October 24, 200717 yr If he's contimplating retirement unless offered a spot as a starter, we could always have him come in during ST and try and win the job. If the club tells him he's the everyday left fielder by April 1st, he's still got a career. If not, either retire or hope someone else comes along before the season begins and offers you a contract as a starter... No harm, no foul.
October 24, 200717 yr Wasnt he trashing the Marlins a couple years back.... Anyways, off the bench, no problem... I think it had more to do with the ownership considering that he had to deal with their cheap @$$es both here and in Montreal.
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