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| Height: 6-4
Weight: 230
Throws: R
Bats: L Born: Dec 5, 1972, Chicago, IL Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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| December 18, 2007 Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman says he sees Cliff Floyd splitting his time evenly between DH and the outfield in 2008, according to the Tampa Tribune. Floyd, who signed a one-year contract with Tampa on Monday, figures to see most of his at-bats against right-handers. And the fact that he'll get to spend some time at DH should help him stay healthy. |
| December 17, 2007 Cliff Floyd signed a one-year contract with the Rays on Monday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but the it's expected to be worth around $3 million. Floyd will see action against right-hander next year, but he won't have any value outside of AL-only leagues. |
| December 14, 2007 The Rays and Cliff Floyd are still working on a one-year deal that would include an option for 2009, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Floyd, 35, hit .284-9-45 in 108 games for the Cubs in 2007. |
| December 13, 2007 The Rays are in serious discussions with free agent Cliff Floyd, and a deal could be completed within the next couple of days, according to the Tampa Tribune. If signed, Floyd, who hit .284 with nine homers in 282 at-bats in 2007, would see time in right field and DH. |
| November 3, 2007 The Cubs declined their 2008 option on Cliff Floyd Saturday, according to the AP. Floyd has discussed retirement, although he's also stated he'd like to end his career in Florida, where he had some of his best seasons. |
| September 14, 2007 Cliff Floyd is contemplating retirement after the season. Floyd's minimal production at the plate (seven homers, 42 RBI) combined with some personal issues he went through this year (his father passed away in August) have the 34-year-old thinking about hanging up his cleats, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Floyd said he would really have to think about retirement if the Cubs should happen to win the World Series. "Definitely, that would make it more likely," Floyd said. "If we win this, that will definitely be more likely. I could easily not think about it. I could easily go home." |
| August 20, 2007 Cliff Floyd is expected to travel with the Cubs for their West Coast trip, which begins on Tuesday. However, he's not expected to take part in game action until at least Wednesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Floyd's maxed out his stay on the bereavement list, so the Cubs will place him on the restricted list for now. His father recently died, so the club is giving him all the time he needs before returning to the mix. |
| August 19, 2007 Cliff Floyd is only allowed to stay on the bereavement list through Sunday morning. It looks like he probably won't be ready for game action right away, though. "When he gets here, he gets here," manager Lou Piniella told the Chicago Tribune. "He'll probably need a couple days working out to get in shape." That means the Cubs will have to move him to the restricted list until he's ready to suit up for game action again. There's no official word yet, but it appears that Floyd won't play again for a few more days. He's been away from the team following the death of his father. |
| August 15, 2007 It's unclear when Cliff Floyd, who is on bereavement leave, will rejoin the Cubs, according to the Chicago Tribune. "He and his dad were close, so it's been a tough couple of months for him," Derrek Lee said. "He's done a great job of staying professional here at the stadium." |
| August 12, 2007 The Cubs placed Cliff Floyd on the bereavement list Sunday. Daryle Ward was activated from the DL to replace Floyd on the roster. |
| July 29, 2007 Cliff Floyd is expected to get Sunday off, the AP reports. He was initially expected to sit out Saturday's game but at the last minute Lou Piniella held out Matt Murton instead. Floyd went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the game. |
| July 22, 2007 Cliff Floyd (sore neck) was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Saturday, the AP reports. As a precaution, Cubs manager Lou Piniella wanted to give him one extra day. "I just assumed that one more day would be good for him. I think that was the game plan after talking to the trainers (Friday)," said Piniella. Floyd did pinch-hit and popped out to end the game. Floyd said he feels better and it's up to Piniella when he wants to put him back in the lineup. |
| July 19, 2007 Cliff Floyd left Thursday's contest against the Giants after three innings due to a sore neck, according to the AP. He suffered the injury while colliding with pitcher Matt Morris at first base. Floyd had just returned to the Cubs lineup Wednesday after missing three games with a sore left shoulder, so this isn't good news. |
| July 16, 2007 Cliff Floyd should return to action on Monday or Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. He missed Sunday's contest after jamming his left shoulder on Saturday. No X-rays were taken, so it doesn't appear to be anything serious at this time. |
| July 15, 2007 Cliff Floyd's left shoulder was hurting after Saturday's game, the AP reports. He missed a diving catch on the first ball hit in the game and had to leave after one inning because of a strain. He's not sure how long he will be out. "The ground in the outfield over there is really hard and it cost me a day," Floyd said. Floyd had just gotten a cortisone shot Monday for a sore elbow. "Right now it's not looking good. Hopefully I'll get a good night's sleep and with the medication I'll feel better (Sunday)." |
| July 14, 2007 Cubs outfielder Cliff Floyd injured his left shoulder on a dive attempt during Saturdays game against the Astros. He is considered day-to-day. If youre using Floyd regularly in your lineup, you should get another option ready for next week. Keep in mind that he's also been battling a right shoulder problem. |
| July 14, 2007 Cliff Floyd said on Friday that the cortisone shots he received Monday have helped his right shoulder and elbow improve, according to the Chicago Tribune. He also said he was ready to return to action, so he could be back in the lineup on Saturday. |
| July 9, 2007 Cliff Floyd plans to receive cortisone shots in his right shoulder and elbow on Monday. "I'll have four days off to relax and hopefully it'll kick in for the second half," he said to the Chicago Tribune. If he isn't feeling better after the break, the Cubs might put him on the disabled list. They could backdate it to July 6, so his stay on the DL could be brief. |
| July 7, 2007 Cliff Floyd hyperextended his right elbow on Thursday. He considered gettting a cortisone shot but is hoping that limiting himself to pinch-hitting duties over the weekend and resting during the All-Star break will help him heal up, according to the Daily Southtown. Check for updates after the break, but it looks like he should be ready later next week. |
| June 12, 2007 The Cubs re-instated Cliff Floyd from the bereavement list on Monday. He had been away from the team while tending to his sick father, according to the AP. Floyd should return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Mariners. |
| June 11, 2007 The Cubs might have Cliff Floyd back in the mix as soon as Monday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Floyd left the Cubs and was placed on the bereavement list on Friday so he could be with his ill father. Hopefully, the Cubs will have an update later in the day, but it appears that Floyd should be back soon, regardless. |
| June 8, 2007 Cliff Floyd was placed on the bereavement list Friday night as he returned to Chicago to be with his sick father, according to the AP. Floyd was removed from the starting lineup about an hour before Friday night's game against the Braves. It wasn't immediately known when Floyd would return to the team. |
| June 2, 2007 Cliff Floyd missed Friday's game due to a strained muscle in his side. He'll sit out Saturday's game, as well, since the Cubs are facing a left-handed starter, according to the Chicago Tribune. "That will give me two days off and I hope I can help Sunday," he said. Floyd's always battling some malady. With any luck, this will just be a short-term ailment, though. |
| May 31, 2007 Cliff Floyd batted fourth between Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez Wednesday, and Lou Piniella will likely keep it that way for a bit, the AP reports. Floyd went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Florida. |
| May 8, 2007 Cliff Floyd expects to be available on Tuesday night against the Pirates, the Chicago Tribune reported. He was not able to play on Sunday due to a sore back. |
| May 7, 2007 Cliff Floyd missed Sunday's game due to a sore back, which he blamed on a soft bed, according to the Daily Southtown. "It was horrible in Pittsburgh -- I had to sleep with the pillows in between my legs," Floyd said. "Then I got home and that bed is a little soft. I have a new one coming. It was supposed to get here this morning." He hopes to return to action on Tuesday. |
| May 3, 2007 Cliff Floyd was removed for precautionary reasons Wednesday after taking an Ian Snell fastball just above the right knee, the Cubs official site reports. Floyd is expected to be ready to go when the team returns to action Friday. |
| April 11, 2007 The Daily Southtown reports that so long as Cliff Floyd is hitting well -- he has a .312 BA and two RBI so far -- he'll get the majority of starts over Matt Murton in left field against right-handed starters. "Look . I like Murton and Murton is going to get some playing time," manager Lou Piniella said. "He can swing the bat. But we're very right-handed and we're trying to get a little more left-handed in the lineup. Floyd can swing the bat." |
| March 19, 2007 Cliff Floyd probably will work in minor league camp as a DH this week, according to the Daily Southtown. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he doesn't want to over work Floyd in the outfield this spring, as Floyd is recovering from offseason heel surgery. |
| March 13, 2007 Cliff Floyd hit a two-run single in his first at-bat of spring training on Monday, according to the AP. Floyd made his debut Monday after surgery on his left heel in October, going 1-for-2 with a walk. |
| March 9, 2007 Cliff Floyd is scheduled to make his spring debut Monday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He's coming back from heel surgery. |
| March 5, 2007 Cliff Floyd wasn't expected to take part in a spring game until March 7-10, but now it looks like he won't be in the mix until the 11th or 12th, according to the Daily Southtown. Floyd is recovering from surgery that removed bone spurs from his left foot. |
| March 2, 2007 Cliff Floyd is not expected to see any playing time until March 10, to give his left foot time to heal, the Cubs official site reports. |
| February 19, 2007 Cliff Floyd is proceeding with caution this spring following offseason surgery which removed bone spurs from his left foot, according to the Daily Southtown. "I'm at 80-85 percent running," Floyd said. "I had the surgery on Oct. 25 and I've always been blessed to heal quick even though I've been hurt a lot. That's one good quality I have." |
| January 24, 2007 The Cubs signed Cliff Floyd to a one-year, $3 million deal that includes a mutual option for 2008, according to ESPN.com. Floyd, who was limited to 332 at-bats with the Mets last year due to Achilles tendon issues, is expected to serve as the Cubs fourth outfielder. However, it seems likely that he'll wind up in a platoon with Matt Murton in left field. |
| January 21, 2007 Cliff Floyd appears close to signing a free-agent contract with the Cubs, according to the Sun-Times. Floyd is expected to be a fourth outfielder, backing up the corner outfield spots. |