Gary Sheffield (OF), NYY

News: Reports say that Sheffield would accept a move to first base when he returns from injury to accomodate new Yankee right fielder Bobby Abreu.

Views: More position eligibility is always a good thing to have in fantasy land. Sheffield still isn't expected back for another month or so anyway, but it may change his status for next season if he can manage to play enough games at first.

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[1] by jeter2273 on 08/02/2006 08:40 am

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Does anyone know how much, if any, experience he's had at first? I think I vaguely recollect that he played some first base for the Brewers? Even if he has I hope he doesn't play first with the same lackluster hustle he's showed in right field the past year...he relies on his arm too much, not enough hustle and getting to ball in my observation.

[2] by kschellenger on 08/02/2006 01:20 pm

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In my mind he never played in Milwaukee.
(he played 3B, sometimes)

[3] by kschellenger on 09/18/2006 11:01 am

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Sheffield works out at 1B

[4] by prozacatac on 09/18/2006 12:15 pm

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yah, played some 3b and a little ss according to the article. He can't be any worse than Giambi over there. I think the biggest challenge for him at 1b will be digging Arod and jeter's poor throws out of the dirt and figuring out where to back up on balls jhit into the outfield.

[5] by The OBP Machine on 09/19/2006 12:02 am

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It is a good move for Sheff to play 1b. If he wants any chance for the Yankees to pick up his option next season, he should do whatever they ask.

[6] by prozacatac on 09/19/2006 12:46 am

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either way, I dont think the Yankees should pick up his option. They should probably save the money and see if they can go after some pitching in the offseason. I just dont see Sheff as a long term option at 1B.

[7] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 12:57 am

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I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH.

[8] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 12:58 am

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dpaullin wrote:

I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH.

Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms.

[9] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 01:00 am

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I'm saying Giambi's not bad enough that Sheffield should learn a new position. Going into the postseason, I'd much rather have someone who actually has played first base before in his life. Now, if this were June, then, sure, put Sheffield at first. But it's September.

[10] by guru4u on 09/19/2006 01:02 am

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Mcdoogle wrote:

dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms.

It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH.

[11] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:06 am

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guru4u wrote:

Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms. It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH.

It's an obvious point, though, which is why I replyed with "You sure provide Maddenisms". Everyone already knows Giambi is better defensively than Sheff... not by much though.

[12] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 01:10 am

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Mcdoogle wrote:

guru4u wrote: Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms. It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH. It's an obvious point, though, which is why I replyed with "You sure provide Maddenisms". Everyone already knows Giambi is better defensively than Sheff... not by much though.

If it's such an obvious point, then why all the talk of putting Sheffield on first? And how have you already ranked Sheffield as only being slightly worse than Giambi at first base?

[13] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:13 am

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dpaullin wrote:

Mcdoogle wrote: guru4u wrote: Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms. It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH. It's an obvious point, though, which is why I replyed with "You sure provide Maddenisms". Everyone already knows Giambi is better defensively than Sheff... not by much though. If it's such an obvious point, then why all the talk of putting Sheffield on first? And how have you already ranked Sheffield as only being slightly worse than Giambi at first base?

Breaking your wrists still leave effects, like blowing out your knee. Try breaking it then playing 1B, it's all about the wrist.

[14] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:16 am

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dpaullin wrote:

Mcdoogle wrote: guru4u wrote: Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms. It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH. It's an obvious point, though, which is why I replyed with "You sure provide Maddenisms". Everyone already knows Giambi is better defensively than Sheff... not by much though. If it's such an obvious point, then why all the talk of putting Sheffield on first? And how have you already ranked Sheffield as only being slightly worse than Giambi at first base?

Breaking your wrists still leave effects, like blowing out your knee. Try breaking it then playing 1B, it's all about the wrist.

[15] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:16 am

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dpaullin wrote:

Mcdoogle wrote: guru4u wrote: Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I think the Yankees should just put Giambi at 1B and use Sheffield at DH. Wow, you sure provide Maddenisms. It's a good point though. I still don't think the Yankees need Sheff for 2007 though, so picking up his option is a bad idea. Melky Cabrera has done a good enough job to get a starting job next year, whether it be in the OF or at DH. It's an obvious point, though, which is why I replyed with "You sure provide Maddenisms". Everyone already knows Giambi is better defensively than Sheff... not by much though. If it's such an obvious point, then why all the talk of putting Sheffield on first? And how have you already ranked Sheffield as only being slightly worse than Giambi at first base?

Breaking your wrists still leave effects, like blowing out your knee. Try breaking it then playing 1B, it's all about the wrist.

[16] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 01:24 am

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All right, if you agree with me, then why bother arguing with me?

There's one question I have: if this is such an obvious fact that Giambi should play 1B and Sheffield at DH, why is there all this talk about putting Sheff at first?

[17] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:27 am

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dpaullin wrote:

All right, if you agree with me, then why bother arguing with me? There's one question I have: if this is such an obvious fact that Giambi should play 1B and Sheffield at DH, why is there all this talk about putting Sheff at first?

Because the Yankees have nothing better to do other than prepping for the playoffs. Giambi is better IMO at defense, by a bit. Sheff should just DH, since his option likely won't get picked up for an old bag with bad wrists.

Come on, haven't you played 1B after breaking your wrists? I doubt you have even played baseball at all.

[18] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 01:29 am

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I've played baseball, never after breaking my wrist, since I have never broken it.

So now that we agree with each other, that Giambi should play first and Sheffield should DH, there's no point in arguing anymore.

[19] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 01:32 am

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dpaullin wrote:

I've played baseball, never after breaking my wrist, since I have never broken it. So now that we agree with each other, that Giambi should play first and Sheffield should DH, there's no point in arguing anymore.

Awwwww, but it was so much fun!

Sheff seriously should just sit out, you can never rush back a wrist injury, especially with the possibility of breaking it again this year.

[20] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 02:00 am

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Mcdoogle wrote:

dpaullin wrote: I've played baseball, never after breaking my wrist, since I have never broken it. So now that we agree with each other, that Giambi should play first and Sheffield should DH, there's no point in arguing anymore. Awwwww, but it was so much fun! Sheff seriously should just sit out, you can never rush back a wrist injury, especially with the possibility of breaking it again this year.

It's fun arguing with someone you agree with? This is just a stab in the dark, but do you find work to be enjoyable?

[21] by Mcdoogle on 09/19/2006 02:00 am

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dpaullin wrote:

Mcdoogle wrote: dpaullin wrote: I've played baseball, never after breaking my wrist, since I have never broken it. So now that we agree with each other, that Giambi should play first and Sheffield should DH, there's no point in arguing anymore. Awwwww, but it was so much fun! Sheff seriously should just sit out, you can never rush back a wrist injury, especially with the possibility of breaking it again this year. It's fun arguing with someone you agree with? This is just a stab in the dark, but do you find work to be enjoyable?

I was sarcastic. My bad.

[22] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 02:01 am

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Green font :)

[23] by VikingKen on 09/19/2006 02:27 am

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Calm down guys, my Yankees will be OK.

[24] by dpaullin on 09/19/2006 02:38 am

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VikingKen wrote:

Calm down guys, my Yankees will be OK.

I agree with you.