It’s not too often that I criticize the Yankees front office but this time I have to say WTF. You can’t tell me you couldn’t find a better use (i.e. pitching) for the $13 million option we have on Gary Sheffield. The same Gary Sheffield who was hurt most of this season. The same Gary Sheffield who doesn’t even want us to pick up the option? The same Gary Sheffield who’s whining about playing first base?
First off on Sheffield, you signed the contract, bone head. Don’t piss and moan about the fact that you’re only going to have one more year guaranteed. This team has paid you $39 million over the past three years, including while you were one for twelve in the ALDS.
On the Yankees, I know you don’t want the Red Sox to get your hands on Sheffield but we need pitching. $13 million per is going to get you a pretty good arm or a solid bullpen. Unless you already have a deal in the works, Sheffield’s stock must be pretty low right now with injury last year.
