Floyd next?
I do a pretty good job reading most comments on BCB, and I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned. Roto world is reporting that the Tribune is reporting that Floyd is Hendry's next target. They've just posted an update saying the talks are 'heated'.
I know how Jessica feels about Floyd, and I agree. He's a butcher in the field, he's always injured, and he's on the downslope. I'd prefer that they stick with an outfield of Murton-Soriano-Jones than to sign Floyd. Other thoughts?
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Yeah and of course
Floyd
I don't understand the interest in Floyd at this point in his career. He'll be 33, he hit under .200 against lefties, and he's often on the DL. He could only be used as a platoon with Murton, which would basically make Murton a fourth OF. I would rather have 500 at-bats from Murton than 300 from Murton and 300 from Floyd.
How about Sarge Jr??
That's my guess
by BlueMike on Nov 20, 2006 2:46 PM CST reply actions
Good point
True, I suppose.
Sigh. Hope someone else beats Hendry to signing him. Although, I suppose as a backup, he'd be far, far better than John Mabry was.
Well,,,
With the way this club has injuries, the Cubs need all the depth they can get.
I agree...
Al, we said the same thing about John Mabry last year. 'He's way better than Jose Macias.' Now Macias is replaced with Mabry, and we're talking a about Floyd.
He doesn't add depth if he's injured all the time. Has he even healed from the injury he had in the playoffs?
I'm not seeing the value............
Arm Strength - poor
Running Speed - slow
Fielding Ability - questionable at best
Hitting for Power - maybe it develops, but......
Hitting for Average - his best, however I don't see .330 in his future
While he could blossom as a hitter and perhaps improve as a fielder, he's got a long way to go and is already 25.
I like him as a person, but suspect he'll never be more than a marginal baseball player.
I don't agree with all of your assessments
Another important thing to remember is that his salary is considerably below average. I don't care how much Hendry is throwing money around, you still have to have a few relative bargains on the team.
Murton is a baseball player
by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Nov 20, 2006 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
If he comes cheap...
My guess
by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Nov 20, 2006 2:51 PM CST reply actions
The market being what it is
by BlueMike on Nov 20, 2006 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Absolutely
Well Mike...
If I'm Drew I sign for 3 years if the price is right. Look at Furcal, 3 yrs 39MM.
by theprognosticator on Nov 20, 2006 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yabbut
I see
I don't think
It's conceivable that he might sign for a little less to play at home, and personally I'd love to see him on the Cubs.
FFFloyd
I'd rather have Floyd than Sarge Jr.
by colossus @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Nov 20, 2006 5:23 PM CST reply actions
Good Call
by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Nov 20, 2006 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think
Start Murton please, No Floyd
by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Nov 20, 2006 5:26 PM CST reply actions
Pitching.
P-I-T-C-H-I-N-G.
Unless Floyd has developed a wicked breaking ball and is looking for a second career on the hill, I don't want him.
Although, as Rotoworld also said, if the Cubs do sign him, Murton is still likely to play in 100 games.
Then again....
That must be it.
Sosa Trade Rumors
What I find interesting about this rumor, is that it looks like the Cubs are trying to bring in all the guys that had been rumored at one point or another to be aquired for Sammy Sosa. I suppose Bernie Williams will be up next!
Floyd doesn't match philosphy for better defense
If Hendry is dead set on spending money
Counting on Floyd to play a whole season would be a big mistake. If he's a bench player at a good price then fine, sign him. But make it clear to him beforehand that Murton is the starting left fielder, otherwise expect problems. I'm okay with him coming off the bench but I think it's a big mistake to get him and deal Murton. Murton is too cheap and too good to replace with a more expensive guy heading toward complete mediocrity, if he's not there already.
Perhaps MURTON! goes...
I see him far more likely to be platooning with JJ! or FLOYD! next year than playing for another team.
PINIELLA! wants depth. Signing FLOYD! and then dealing MURTON! doesn't do much for us in the depth dept.
by theprognosticator on Nov 20, 2006 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Floyd will
by Macy on Nov 21, 2006 12:25 AM CST up reply actions

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