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Moriarty9 · 12-24-2008, 11:30 PM

Marlins, Yanks make surprising swap
Floyd, Cone to change clubs after trade
July 24, 1998

NEW YORK - Players on both teams seemed a bit stunned as they cleared out their lockers this afternoon. They had just learned that the Florida Marlins and New York Yankees had just concluded a blockbuster trade sending outfielder Cliff Floyd and reliever Scott Service to the Bronx for pitcher David Cone.

"Baseball is a business," Cone said of the trade. "I know that it is but it doesn't make the jolt of being traded any less painful."

Both the Yankees and Marlins are in contention for the playoffs. New York is currently 1 1/2 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East, 4 games behind the Anaheim Angels in the Wild Card race. Florida currently leads the National League East by a half game over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cone, 35, is in the second year of a four-year deal that will pay him just under $8 million this season, more than $8.5 million next season, and just less than $9.1 million in 2000. The veteran has gone 10-4 with a 3.52 ERA in 20 starts with the Yankees this season, most recently holding the Detroit Tigers to two runs on two hits and three walks over eight innings just two days ago.

Floyd, 25, has 14 home runs, 42 RBI, 53 runs and 16 stolen bases in 302 at bats with Florida, and is hitting a career-high .298. He is expected to bat in the middle of the New York lineup and play left field.

Service, 31, will work as a setup man to closer Mariano Rivera. The right-handed reliever was 5-3 with three saves, a 2.97 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings with the Marlins.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Marlins, Yanks make surprising swap Floyd, Cone to change clubs after trade July 24, 1998 NEW YORK - Players on both teams seemed a bit stunned as they cleared out their lockers this afternoon. They had just learned that the Florida Marlins and New York Yankees had just concluded a blockbuster trade sending outfielder Cliff Floyd and reliever Scott Service to the Bronx for pitcher David Cone. "Baseball is a business," Cone said of the trade. "I know that it is but it doesn't make the jolt of being traded any less painful." Both the Yankees and Marlins are in contention for the playoffs. New York is currently 1 1/2 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East, 4 games behind the Anaheim Angels in the Wild Card race. Florida currently leads the National League East by a half game over the Philadelphia Phillies. Cone, 35, is in the second year of a four-year deal that will pay him just under $8 million this season, more than $8.5 million next season, and just less than $9.1 million in 2000. The veteran has gone 10-4 with a 3.52 ERA in 20 starts with the Yankees this season, most recently holding the Detroit Tigers to two runs on two hits and three walks over eight innings just two days ago. Floyd, 25, has 14 home runs, 42 RBI, 53 runs and 16 stolen bases in 302 at bats with Florida, and is hitting a career-high .298. He is expected to bat in the middle of the New York lineup and play left field. Service, 31, will work as a setup man to closer Mariano Rivera. The right-handed reliever was 5-3 with three saves, a 2.97 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings with the Marlins.