Well, I haven't heard his name mentioned, so I thought I'd point out that Tim Salmon will be looking for a job this spring. I'm hoping the Cubs are gonna be watching, he'll be right down the road in Tempe, and if healthy, could be a nice add.

Salmon's had bad knee problems the last couple of years, and had surgery last year to correct them. He's reportedly crushing the cover off off the ball now, but really there's no place within the Angel organization for him since Vlad is in right.

Salmon's a dying breed: a one team guy. He's been given a non-roster invite to Spring Training with the Angels as a thank you for a great career, but has no illusions about his chances of making the team. He knows that part of his spring will be determining if he can actually play, if his knees will hold.

Full story, LA Times: http://tinyurl.com/aarl3

So, I figure he might be a good pickup this spring, if he's healthy, for a one year contract. If a Cubs scout can spend a day or two a week in Tempe, they can get a good idea of how realistic him playing again might be.

The guy really can hit, though his range in right is suspect. A platoon with Jones might work, but my fear is that if we get another outfielder, it'll be Murton who sits.

Your thoughts?