MLB.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins and San Diego Padres are interested in recently released outfielder Jacque Jones. 

Jones, who was recently DFA’d by Detroit, got off to a slow start with the Tigers, batting .165 (13-for-79) with just one home run, one triple, two doubles and five RBIs.  He has a less than stellar career OBP of .327, so the Tigers must have known what they were getting into.

Still, two teams seem desperate enough to add his inconsistent bat.  Despite the Padres meager outfield crew, the Marlins may have a more immediate need for Jones because of the recent injury to Josh Willingham, who was recently placed on the 15 day DL with a strained back.  Florida may not want to be too dependent on 93 year-old outfielder Luis Gonzalez, which is probably a very wise move

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