After stint in left, Sheffield returns to DH
Published 5/14/2008 by Jason Beck at Major League Baseball News
Gary Sheffield's days as a regular outfielder appear to be over for the Tigers. After just over a week in left field, Sheffield will return on Thursday, as the DH, which will be his primary spot again when the Tigers return home next week.
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