Gary Sheffield, Mets at Odds Over Contract Extension

by Ed PriceFiled under: MetsNEW YORK -- The greatest constant of Gary Sheffield's career has been not home runs nor postseason appearances but his overriding concern with his next contract.According to reports on the websites of the New York Post and Newsday, Sheffield Thursday asked the Mets for a contract extension and was refused.That led to his being pulled from the lineup as, according to the Post, he threatened to leave the team. But Sheffield was in the dugout as the Mets' game against the Braves began. More Coverage: Mets Release Livan Hernandez Gary Sheffield, Mets at Odds Over Contract Extension originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blog on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:03:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments