Union-Tribune: Interleague schedule finally arrives, and no one is happier than (Cliff) Floyd

He could just kiss the calendar. On the lips, if it had them.

Ordinarily, while affable and easy-going by nature, Cliff Floyd isn’t given to such silliness. But it’s been a tough couple of weeks, a really tough season. And this date on the Padres’ schedule, June 12, has been a much-needed source of hope and encouragement.

“Listen,” Floyd said. “I’ve never looked forward to doing something more in my life than this interleague play.”

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For the first time this season, then, Floyd could go into a game knowing he’s going to get three squares. Possibly four or five.

As of Friday, Floyd’s had six at-bats all year, all of those in the two weeks since he came off the disabled list for knee and shoulder issues. Still physically unable to play outfield, he’s been relegated to pinch-hitting duty, with nothing to show for it but three strikeouts and some groundouts.

“I’m about as freakin’ frustrated as you can possibly get,” Floyd said. “I didn’t anticipate it being this difficult. So difficult. I just feel so low.”