December 11, 2008 The Rangers aren't expected to trade for Gary Sheffield, according to MLB.com.
Our View:The Rangers would only be interested if the Tigers would eat some of Sheffield's salary and the Tigers aren't willing to do so.
December 10, 2008 The Rangers have inquired about Tigers' outfielder Gary Sheffield, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Our View:The Rangers are considering the 40-year-old an option to replace Milton Bradley in the middle of the batting order.
October 18, 2008 Agent Scott Boras was awarded $550,000 by an arbitrator, who decided he should be compensated for eliminating an option in the contract of Gary Sheffield that allowed him to become a free agent, according to the AP.
Our View:Boras negotiated the elimination of an $11 million option in 2004 that allowed Sheffield to be a free agent. Sheffield subsequently fired Boras and negotiated directly with the Yankees, signing a three-year deal with the club.
September 29, 2008 Gary Sheffield remains at 499 career home runs and has one last chance today against the White Sox to join the 500 club, according to Mlive.com.
Our View:Today's game will be played at hitter friendly U.S. Cellular Field against starting pitcher Gavin Floyd, who surrendered 30 homers this season.
September 26, 2008 Gary Sheffield went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rays. He hit a single and two solo homers.
Our View:Sheffield now has 499 career homers, with 19 coming this season.
