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The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Phillies have some interest in now free agent outfielder Gary Sheffield. Releasing Geoff Jenkins opens up a spot on the roster, possibly for Miguel Cairo, but it could go to Gary Sheffield if he is willing to sign quickly and at the right price. Wily Mo Pena is another option for the Phillies, who was released by the Nationals last week.
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March 31, 2009
The Phillies released Geoff Jenkins today, who, aside from his double in Game 5.2 of the World Series, was a complete bust.
This has already started rumors that the Phillies might look to replace him with recently released Gary Sheffield. Sheffield would provide a right handed bat off the bench, and could spot start against tough [...]
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March 31, 2009
The Tigers have parted ways with Gary Sheffield. From the Detroit News:
In a stunning move, because they will eat the $14 they owe him for 2009, the Tigers have released designated hitter Gary Sheffield.
Sheffield, who said he was enjoying this spring camp and looking forward to the season because he was not experiencing pain in [...]
Via feeds.feedburner.com/foxsports/rss/rosenthal
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April 02, 2009
Gary Sheffield may sign with a team quickly after he clears waivers at 1 p.m. ET Thursday.
Via The Power Zone
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March 31, 2009
Gary Sheffield was expected to hit his 500th homerun with the Detroit Tigers this season. Turns out that won't be happening.The Tigers release Sheffield days before the Detroit Tigers were set to open the new season.ESPN's Tim Krukjian has more.
Via NFL Football Online
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April 01, 2009
The news came out today that the Reds officially have interest in Gary Sheffield. Really? Sheff was a great talent in his prime, but it seems to me like he's another Griffey right now. He has great career numbers, and still gets respect at the plate (499 career home runs) but he's been hampered by injuries the past couple seasons and hasn't been at his best. There'...
Via Phillies Nation
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April 02, 2009
Plenty of things coming in about Gary Sheffield, who clears waivers at 1 p.m. and could be locked up right after. (...)
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April 01, 2009
For any of you baseball movie buffs out there, you'll remember the very poorly made Bernie Mac film, Mr. 3000. In the movie, Mac is a arrogant ballplayer retires after getting his 3,000th hit, only to find out later that he actually only has 2,997 hits. Because he does not have 3000 hits, Mac's character is fails to get elected into the hall of fame and as a result, he does...
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March 31, 2009
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Farewell, Wily Mo. We hardly knew ya.
He never met a fastball he didn't like. But he never met a breaking ball he could hit.
Nationals release Wily Mo Pena
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It was never the same after those magical 37 games in 2007: .293/.352/.504 8 HR, 22RBI. It almost justified Jimbo's unrequited love.
(AP...
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April 02, 2009
Todd Zolecki wonders if the Phillies might have a big announcement this afternoon : Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters yesterday that three teams have expressed interest in Gary Sheffield .W...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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The Tigers have been busy making moves lately — both of which have been shocking. First they placed pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the disabled list with an “anxiety disorder” that was discovered through a blood test. Right. Then on Tuesday they released Gary Sheffield, whom they owed $14 million, and who was [...]
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The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Ryan Langerhans could see more time in the outfield with the injury to OF Wily Mo Pena (oblique).
Via All Things Philly Sports
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March 31, 2009
In an effort to make room for Matt Stairs, or to possibly acquire another right handed bat, the Phillies have released outfielder Geoff Jenkins. Jenkins spent one year with the Phils and hit .246 with 9 homers. He was signed last offseason with the thought that he would be a solid platoon partner with Jayson Werth in right but he never really got his bat going. Jenkins will likely...
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March 31, 2009
He'll still get his ring, but he won't be a Phillie when the team has its ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki reports that Geoff Jenkins has been released by the Phillies, who are set to open their season this Sunday night.
After getting off to a poor overall start with the Phils, then getting significantly outplayed by his one-time platoon mate Jayson...
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March 26, 2008
NEW It's an all Tigers edition of BP Radio as David Laurila catches up with Tigers' pitchers Jason Grilli and Kenny Rogers as well as slugger Gary Sheffield and John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press. Click here to read more or download the show.
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February 22, 2008
If the Braves plan to pen Mark Teixeira to a contract extension, they’ll have to deal with Scott Boras, a scenario very few find pleasurable.
Okay, now that Alex Rodriguez has ditched him and Gary Sheffield is bad mouthing him, we have determined that the only person who still likes Scott Bora...
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Phillies have some interest in now free agent outfielder Gary Sheffield. Releasing Geoff Jenkins opens up a spot on the roster, possibly for Miguel Cairo, but it could go to Gary Sheffield if he is willing to sign quickly and at the right price. Wily Mo Pena is another option for the Phillies, who was released by the Nationals last week.
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