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Rangers Looking at Sheffield?
Shockingly, Sheffield slugged only .400 last season. He just turned 40 and hasn’t reached .900 OPS since 2004. So someone tell me–if the report is true–why they would be trying to acquire him. For $14 million you could have Adam Dunn, Pat Burrell or Bobby Abreu.
Rangers don't expect deal for Sheffield | MLB.com: News
Rangers don't expect deal for Sheffield | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — LAS VEGAS -- The Rangers, who could use a right-handed bat, did speak with the Tigers about designated hitter Gary Sheffield at the Winter Meetings. It was not a serious conversation. The Rangers would be interested only if the Tigers took on a ... (more) Rangers don't expect deal for Sheffield | MLB.com: News
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  • MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft
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    Looking to replace Texiera maybe, but on the surface doesn't appear to be a good fit.
    Posted 12/12/2008 respond (flag)
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The Rangers, who could use a right-handed bat, did speak with the Tigers about designated hitter Gary Sheffield at the Winter Meetings -- but it wasn't serious.