Gary Sheffield

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Veteran slugger Gary Sheffield has officially retired from baseball according to George A. King III of the New York Post. Sheffield was hoping that he could make a comeback and play one more season with the Tampa Bay Rays.  During the Winter Meetings in December, the outfielder/designated hitter said he wanted to play in Tampa.  [...]

Tampa Bay Rays GM Andrew Friedman says the team plans to reallocate the money set aside for Matt Garza to other team needs:  one to two relievers and one to two hitters. Marc Topkin of the St. Petersbrug Times adds that unsigned closer, Rafael Soriano, is not expected to be back with the team.  Soriano has [...]

According to ESPN 1040 (via Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times), Gary Sheffield said he’s “99.9% sure” he’s retiring. During the Winter Meetings in December, the outfielder/designated hitter said he wanted to continue his career with the Tampa Bay Rays.  He went as far as having dinner with Rays’ manager Joe Maddon. “I had a meeting [...]

As you read this posting, it’s quite possible that it’s already out of date. Free agents have been moving quickly over the last few days, but if your favorite team has not made its move yet – don’t be down in the dumps.  There are several good free agents left.  Here’s a list of some [...]

Free agent outfielder/designated hitter Gary Sheffield made it public last week at the Winter Meetings that he wanted to continue his career, and he wanted to do so with the Tampa Bay Rays. At the time he hoped to have a sit down with the club.  His wish came true when later in the week he [...]

Each day at the Winter Meetings differs from the next.  Yesterday we heard about the potential James Loney and Jonathan Broxton for Brewers first basemen Prince Fielder trade.  Today, the biggest trade rumor involved Michael Young being sent to the Rockies in exchange for major league ready players (not [...]

Two veteran hitters could be headed to the Tampa Bay area.  According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, Johnny Damon and Gary Sheffield have expressed interest in signing with the Rays. Earlier on Day 2 of Winter Meetings, Sheffield, 42, said that he’s “not retired” and he’s willing to be a designated hitter. “I’ve taken [...]

According to Brady Gardiner of MLB Network Radio, Gary Sheffield said, “I’m not retired”.  Sheffield said he’s willing to be a designated hitter.  Sheffield sat down with Steve Kornaki of Mlive.com today at the Winter Meetings and shared his thoughts and feelings about wanting to return to the game he loves. “I’ve taken a year off [...]

Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe tweets, “Gary Sheffield says he has “something on the table” with a team and will discuss the opportunity when he returns from his vacation” Last month, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports said Sheffield was talking to a National League club, but Rosenthal was not able to identify the team at the [...]