Free agent Darin Erstad still could return to the Angels as a backup first baseman and outfielder, but the Marlins and White Sox are offering him greater playing time, according to his agent, Greg Genske.
The Cubs, who remain interested in Erstad, are on the verge of signing outfielder Cliff Floyd and probably can’t fit another free agent into their budget even if they trade right fielder Jacque Jones, major-league sources said.
The Marlins, who have failed in their attempts to land a young center fielder this off-season, want Erstad to be their regular in center. The White Sox could use Erstad, a left-handed hitter, in a center-field platoon with Brian Anderson and also as a backup to Paul Konerko at first base. Erstad turned down a one-year offer from the A’s.
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