Tigers' Sheffield limited to DH role (AP)
Published 5/15/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Gary Sheffield lasted just five games as a left fielder, shifting to designated hitter when the Detroit Tigers faced the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Sheffield, who did not play Wednesday, had right shoulder surgery during the offseason to repair a labral tear. His throwing remains restricted. "I know his shoulder isn't right, and I didn't think it's made any better by playing the outfield,"...
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