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Tigers Release Sheffield, One HR Shy of 500

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Old 03-31-2009, 12:34 PM
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Re: Tigers Release Sheffield, One HR Shy of 500

I think he'll latch on somewhere to get to 500, then retire. He's done.
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Old 04-01-2009, 10:40 AM
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Re: Tigers Release Sheffield, One HR Shy of 500

He still offers a team a decent bat at the DH spot. He should find a place to play if he's willing to accept a "market" offer -- one with a low base and lots of incentives.
Maybe Texas could be a destination?
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Old 04-01-2009, 08:48 PM
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Re: Tigers Release Sheffield, One HR Shy of 500

I think Texas has too many DH types. Maybe Oakland could use him and Cust as OF/DH? Maybe a return to the Marlins?
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