Newly signed outfielder Cliff Floyd has hinted that the quality of his spring training play likely will put him in a position to win a full time role for the Cubs, but NBC Sports at www.nbc.com in Chicago sees him sitting against left-handed pitching in favor of youngster Matt Murton, with neither player having more than 400 at-bats for the season, perhaps considerably fewer.
The arrangement would be especially detrimental to the development of Murton, who at 25 needs regular play. The oft-injured Floyd at 34 would seem more ideally suited as an outfield and first base backup and pinch hitter. Floyd would stand a better chance of staying healthy as a reserve.
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