Dec. 5 -- DAY 2 LEFTOVERS

Some notes that didn't make the cut for Wednesday's paper ...

* Believe him or not, GM Pat Gillick said he's not itching to trade RHP Gavin Floyd (pictured), even though the former first-round pick has been wretched in back-to-back seasons and struggled last month in the Arizona Fall League. "I don't think he needs a fresh start," Gillick said. "I don't think there's any problem here. Some guys just take longer [to develop] than others." Amazingly, Gillick managed to say all that without his nose growing.

* Having lost free-agent OF David Dellucci to the Indians (the three-year, $11.5 million deal is expected to be announced Wednesday), Gillick said the Phillies may look to sign a left-handed-hitting, part-time outfielder. Also, should the Phils trade CF Aaron Rowand, it may open a roster spot for prospect Michael Bourn, who could see time as a pinch-runner or a spot starter whenever CF Shane Victorino needs a rest.

* Assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. was spotted today talking to agents from the Beverly Hills Sports Council. My guess: That group represents RHP Octavio Dotel, a reliever whom the Phillies have "some interest in," according to Gillick. Dotel (pictured) could be an option for the bullpen if RHP Joe Borowski passed his physical today and signs a one-year deal with the Indians on Wednesday.

* SS Adrian Cardenas, the Phillies' compensatory first-round pick (37th overall) in the June draft, was named High School Player of the Year today by Baseball America. Cardenas played for Monsignor Pace High in Opa Locka, Fla., and after signing a pro contract, he batted .318 in 154 at-bats in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League last summer.

* In non-Phillies-related news tonight, four-time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with San Diego, and OF J.D. Drew signed a five-year, $70 million deal with Boston. Both players are clients of agent Scott Boras, who also is seeking $10 million per year for oft-injured reliever Eric Gagne and may get the bidding for LHP Barry Zito over $100 million. I still say the Mets will win that sweepstakes, but the real winner will be Boras, who, once again, is earning his reputation as baseball's foremost agent.