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Gary Sheffield is healthy enough to help a team in the pennant race; problem is, the Detroit Tigers, the team he plays for, isn't in one. Such is the frustration surrounding the latter part of Sheffield's career. After about a year of dealing with a bad shoulder - the surgery, the rehab, the reduced performance - he has reached the point where he is a platoon DH and part-time outfielder, not what he had in mind for the final two years of his career. Sheffield, 39, still puts fear into pitchers. His numbers don't show it, but lately the thump has begun to reemerge. Would he waive his no-trade provision to join a contending team? Most likely. He lives in Tampa Bay, and wouldn't that be ideal? "The only reason I play is to win," said Sheffield. "I've won one championship, and before it's over I'd like to get another ring. I don't rule out anything." At this time of the year, players have to clear waivers to be traded. It would appear that Sheffield, given that he has about $5 million remaining on his $14 million salary this year and is due $14 million next season, would clear or has cleared waivers. It would then take a team willing to pick up his salary - or for the Tigers to eat some of the money, as the Red Sox did with Manny Ramirez.

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Gary Sheffield, AP Gary Sheffield, AP
August 10, 2008  09:12 AM ET

Yes, Please.

August 10, 2008  09:28 AM ET

I seecond that! But lets get a better deal then when they gave Pudge away!

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August 10, 2008  09:40 AM ET

What contender would want him? He sure hasn't done anything to help the Tigers. Trade him to get some good young players back in the organization.

August 10, 2008  09:48 AM ET

Like Bonds he's an old man. Time to retire. Perhaps get a job on the grounds crew.

August 10, 2008  09:52 AM ET

I've heard of these Tigers of whom you speak. Weren't they the team which was supposed to hit 300 HR's, score 1K runs and cruise to the WS? Ah yes, doesn't seem to be happening. I just checked my up-to-the-minute AL Central standings and it seems as if some team named the 'Minnesota Twins' are in sole possession of first place. HA HA HA. Man, that feels goooood.

August 10, 2008  09:52 AM ET

of course you'd go you mercenary b! tch......
THAT'S why you've been on 40 teams already-
you ONLY have thoughts about YOURSELF....

August 10, 2008  10:03 AM ET

Bring him back to the marlins our bats are slumping right now,

August 10, 2008  10:34 AM ET

Well, it's that time of year again. The time when Gary whines, pouts and generally acts like the little clubhouse cancer **** that he truly is.

August 10, 2008  10:36 AM ET

He had a good June. Not great but good. He's below average for every other month this year. Why would anyone want his attitude from a below average player?

August 10, 2008  10:40 AM ET

He's a thumper all right...he hits the longest foul balls I've ever seen. I don't know that I've ever seen a righty pull the ball as much as he does.

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August 10, 2008  10:47 AM ET

Problem is, there's no contender named "bunch of ayholes" to trade him to. Although they are building such a team in LA currently ...

August 10, 2008  11:26 AM ET

Just another reason not to like Gary...smh

August 10, 2008  11:44 AM ET

Anyone acquiring him and putting up with the attitude would have to be betting that he picks it up and has an impactful stretch run.

August 10, 2008  12:49 PM ET

If you want an aging big mouth type player dogged by steroid charges for the stretch run wouldn't Bonds be a cheaper alternative?

August 10, 2008  12:55 PM ET

Note to Gary: No one is interested anymore, you have burnt to many bridges, and you are going to have to hang up the cleats and put the glove away..

August 10, 2008  01:20 PM ET

Well, if he wants to go too a contender, it sure won't be back to the Yankees!!

August 10, 2008  01:22 PM ET

14 mil for next season is too much of a deterent at his age. He's been injury prone and can be a distraction. If it was his last year and he was playing for a contract and you were getting comp picks if you didn't resign him it might be worth a shot.

 
August 10, 2008  01:59 PM ET

Give the man some 'roids, he needs to get back where he once belonged...

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