Yardbarker: Cliff Floyd

De La Cruz has a job -- Cliff Floyd not so much

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:25:16 -0500

In former Marlins news, the Padres will retain the services of Eulogio De La Cruz but sent Cliff Floyd packing. The San Diego Padres on Thursday selected the contract of righty Eulogio De La Cruz, and requested unconditional release waivers on righties Cha Seung Baek and Shawn Hill, and outfielder Cliff Floyd. The 25-year-old De La Cruz made three appearances for the Padres this season and posted a 5.40 ERA. He spent the rest of the year at Triple-A Portland, where he went 2-6...

Should The Rays Bring Back Cliff Floyd?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:15:33 -0500

According to Padres.com, Cliff Floyd, the former Ray known for his clutch hits and being a great guy in the clubhouse in the magical 2008 season, is one of three players that the Padres have waived. That means he is now a free agent. A lot of people give Floyd a lot of credit for [...]

Is Ryan Church getting the Cliff Floyd treatment...

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:23 -0500

I like Ryan Church, and think he has the potential to be a staple on this team, for years to come. It's hard to find outfielders with great range, an incredible arm, decent speed and a solid bat. Church is also relatively inexpensive, he's still arbitration eligible for the next three years, before he can land a big free agent contract.I've also been one of those who believes, Jerry Manuel has unfairly singled him out and has been ruining his season. Whether it was a personality c...

“You can’t measure the intangibles”

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:51:06 -0500

This is a line we often hear. Announcers and fans and even coaches and general managers will say this. I’m not really sure what the intangibles are (they seem to change in order to fit one’s argument) and don’t care as the quote is mostly ridiculous, but Tango had one of the best comments I’ve read in response to this comment: When people say that you can’t measure the intangibles, remind them that those intangibles are being paid for with tangible dollars. ...

Padres Trying to Trade Ex-Top Pick Matt Bush

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:54:11 -0500

Though the Padres always respected former No. 1 pick Matt Bush's ability to throw a strike from shortstop to first base, his conversion to pitcher so far had been a virtual failure, thus complicating the prospect of trading him. Even if the team fails to find someone willing to take him, Bush is ...

Price Tagged as Starter

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:44:47 -0500

Anybody who saw that slider David Price threw to J.D. Drew in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the ALCS, with two outs and the bases loaded, knows just how talented this guy is. "All I know is that the AL East better be ready," said veteran DH Cliff Floyd.A "He makes it look easy." Price, [...]

BJ Upton wets himself due to lack of hustle

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:34:57 -0500

TAMPA BAY, FL — Tampa Bay Rays second baseman had an embarrassing moment Monday when he micterated in his pants in the middle of the fourth inning. Upton, who has been benched twice this month for lack of hustle, was simply sitting in the clubhouse before the game when he felt the need to urinate. “Normally, I [...]

Enough is enough

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:45:23 -0500

Collusion rumors aside, why hasn't any signed Barry Bonds?

THE AFTER PARTY

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:46:34 -0500

Vote: Is Ronaldo's WAG Nereida Gallardo hot or not? (The Spoiler) NFL: Putting girls through med school. (NE Patriots Draft) To Da House: Best Returns for TD Ever. (Where's Ubaldo?) NBA draft drinking game. (Rotohog) The Frederic Weis All (Forgettable & Forgotten) First-Rounders. (TLOCG) Three steps for enjoying the NBA Draft. (Next Round) Jermaine O'Neal and T.J. Ford to be smuggled across the border. (Empty The Bench) The NBA Wonderlic Test. (The World of Isaac) Ce...

Close to Gone: Jacque Jones

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:29:55 -0500

Talks of Jacque Jones leaving Chicago are on fire of late. It's been no secret the Cubs have had Jones in the front of the garage sale with a "Best Offer Accepted" tag around his neck. The 32 year old lefty outfielder is coming off his best year since 2002, still he's found himself in Lou's doghouse. And it's evident by now that if you are NOT with Lou then you are out of here.

Has Uncle Lou Given up?.

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:35:44 -0500

An interesting story about how Lou Pinella gave the managerial duties to CLiff Floyd in the Chicago Cubs 14 inning game against the Padres. A must read if you missed the story- Classic Lou Pinella!

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul (A look at the Cubs Payroll 2007 & Beyond)

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:07:20 -0500

Recently I've been rubbing it in my Mariner friend's face that his team has somehow managed to spend around $110MM on their team's salary this year and they are still odds on favorites to finish in the cellar of the AL West. He then brought up that if Seattle spent 110MM in 2007 then the Cubs must have a salary of plus 120MM for their talent this season. As I pointed out to him, that could be nothing but further from the truth, as the Cubs Opening Day salary is slightly less than 100MM, not including signing/preformance bonuses. He was shocked, and he pointed out that you're GM must be robbing Peter to pay Paul, as that is very creative financial structuring. It was a curious statement, and the more digging I've done the more it seems true. Here's a look at the Cubs 2007 salaries including bonuses: