El Guapo Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 SAN DIEGO (AP)?Center fielder Jim Edmonds has been released by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 and he struggled to track down fly balls he once easily caught. The 37-year-old Edmonds, acquired in a December trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, strained his right calf in early March and started the season on the disabled list. Activated on April 5, he went 16-for-90 with just one home and six RBIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerTime Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 He'll catch on with someone. I hope not us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Cubs are looking for a left handed corner outfield bat, could be Jacque Jones, could be Edmonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 "The Marlins should sign him" in 3...2...1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30plus Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 The Marlins could use him...a solid veteran presence for the clubhouse to go with a respectable .178 average. The young guys could learn alot from him and you never know, he could turn out to have a comeback year with us. :thumbup :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 "The Marlins should sign him" in 3...2...1... NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 If he were a former Marlin I'd be all over this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 If he were a former Marlin I'd be all over this one. He can no longer play CF, adding Edmonds does nothing for the Marlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWiener Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Same problem as Lofton, if he could still play CF... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfan25 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I think Jimmy should just throw in the towel. he's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierremvp1 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 First Matt Morris and now Edmonds. These old Cardinals are crashing and burning. Wonder if there's a connection to you know who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Man Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ^^^^ Father time is the only guy to blame here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolphinStadiumCrazie Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Cubs are looking for a left handed corner outfield bat, could be Jacque Jones, could be Edmonds Cub fans will throw themselves under a truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 One of my least favorite players ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 The Chicago Cubs were on the verge Wednesday of signing free agent outfielder Jim Edmonds, who was released last week by the San Diego Padres. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said before Wednesday night?s game that Edmonds was on his way to Chicago and must pass a physical before he can join the team. An eight-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star, the 37-year-old Edmonds strained his right calf in a spring training game on March 6 and started the season on the disabled list before being activated on April 5. A career .286 hitter, he was batting just .178 in 26 games with one homer and six RBIs. Edmonds has also played with the Angels and Cardinals. He had an $8 million salary this year, which is being mostly paid by San Diego. The Padres received $2 million from the St. Louis Cardinals when they acquired Edmonds on Dec. 15 for minor league third baseman David Freese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Marlins25 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I would have liked the Marlins to get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Cubs are looking for a left handed corner outfield bat, could be Jacque Jones, could be Edmonds Cub fans will throw themselves under a truck... There're cubs fans that haven't done this already??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Anyone see Edmonds catch last night in CF. He is just sick! That is what a good defensive CF looks like, smooth as silk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Anyone see Edmonds catch last night in CF. He is just sick! That is what a good defensive CF looks like, smooth as silk. While I like Edmonds... he makes a lot of stuff harder than it should be, I haven't seen the play in question, but I'm willing to assume it would meet my criteria there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWiener Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Anyone see Edmonds catch last night in CF. He is just sick! That is what a good defensive CF looks like, smooth as silk. While I like Edmonds... he makes a lot of stuff harder than it should be, I haven't seen the play in question, but I'm willing to assume it would meet my criteria there... I happen to agree that Edmonds is overrated but that catch was a good play, he got a perfect jump and took the best angle to the ball and robbed a hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_eob Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 That was not an easy catch at all, he had his back completly turned from the ball and headed straight towards Tal's Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 That was not an easy catch at all, he had his back completly turned from the ball and headed straight towards Tal's Hill. Not only was it a difficult play but he did it with ease, smoothness and style. That is what makes a good Cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 That was not an easy catch at all, he had his back completly turned from the ball and headed straight towards Tal's Hill. Not only was it a difficult play but he did it with ease, smoothness and style. That is what makes a good Cf Was he wearing a Hugo Boss tux and shades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yandro Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Anyone see Edmonds catch last night in CF. He is just sick! That is what a good defensive CF looks like, smooth as silk. While I like Edmonds... he makes a lot of stuff harder than it should be, I haven't seen the play in question, but I'm willing to assume it would meet my criteria there... I happen to agree that Edmonds is overrated but that catch was a good play, he got a perfect jump and took the best angle to the ball and robbed a hit. He may have had a good jump but it looked to me like he overran the ball and came back to catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 For those who haven't seen the catch, here's the link http://www.faniq.com/blog/Video-Jim-Edmond...-Hill-Blog-8974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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