There are all kinds of rumors swirling around Gary Sheffield, one thing is for certain, Sheffield was a late scratch from the line-up due to what Jerry Manuel called an emotional and physical break. According to rumors Sheffield requested an extension and when Omar denied the extension, he threaten to walk out on the team. When cooler heads prevailed, Sheffield was on the bench and pinch hit in the 8th inning.If Sheffield is our starting LF and power bat in 2010 something has gone terribly wrong, but at a reasonable cost I wouldn't be against him on the bench as a role player. I'm not sure if Gary understands the waiver rules, if he quits on the team he can't sign with another team until after the season and there's no way the Mets should let him walk for nothing ( which after pulling him off waivers is what they would have to do), especially since the Marlins are the most interested. Manuel has a long history with Sheffield so if anyone can schmooze him it will be J...
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