March 15, 2007

All the Gary Sheffield You Could Ask for…or Deserve

By Mike McClary in Fungoes | 4 comments

I had no plans on reading Gary Sheffield’s forthcoming book/memoir “Inside Power” (Crown, April 3). Why in the world would I want to read more about Sheff?

And after reading this Q&A with him on ESPN.com’s Page 2, I’m definitely avoiding it.

Here’s a taste:

You’ve been given a fresh start in Detroit with a manager you love in Jim Leyland. Will you finally be able to do what almost every team has promised you: Will you retire a Tiger?

[Laughs] That’s a question for them. I control what I can. If I could control not playing for seven different teams, I would have. You look at my numbers, why have I been on seven different teams? Because I was a problem? I haven’t been a problem except with one organization.

I sure hope he delivers on the field this year because I, for one, am already tired of the guy.

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3 Comment(s)

  1. Doug | Mar 16, 2007 | Reply

    I thought when the Tigers got rid of D.Y., they were trying to rid themselves of problems. They sign Sheffield for his right handed bat when they need a left handed power hitter. He’s had injuries the last couple of seasons. I thought we had plenty of right handed power in the line-up already. There is only 9 spots in the batting order and I feel Thames should get a chance to improve on last years totals. Besides that, no one should ever wear the number 3 again in Detroit.

  2. Kathy | Mar 17, 2007 | Reply

    Why you don’t care for Gary Sheffield is a mystery to me. I really don’t know where you’re coming from. Yes, he’s a little macho, but then the Tigers would be pretty bland if all we had were Brandon Inge’s. I happen to like Brandon, also. To me, he is just is a fierce competitor who is very strong willed. The business about him wearing #3 I find to be a great compliment. He’s a great, great player wearing another great player’s number. #3 is not a retired number. So what is your problem with that? I also like Marcus Thames but there is absolutely no comparison between the two IMO. I just wish they could find a place for Marcus to play on a fairly reasonable basis. He’ll be good for the team, you wait and see.

  3. Paul | Mar 23, 2007 | Reply

    Too expensive and risky at this juncture in his career. However, driving in 100 runs is…..priceless.

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