[MJHMarc]

Guess who returns to the field within the next few days?

a)Gary Sheffield
b)Mariano Rivera

Are you ready for this?

[mervinout]

where does shef fit in this lineup, is melky doomed for the reminder of the season after deserving a spot. Or do you use shef as the bat off the bench for melky late in the game? there is offically to many guys on this team

[MVB]

Sheff will be used:

A) as a pinch-hitter

B) as a good matchup ( like if he has good numbers against a starter or reliever, he'll play)

[EmpireWF]

I'd still think Sheffield is a dangerous hitter. In a key spot, I would probably trust him more than anyone else the Yanks could possibly offer up.

He wants a ring, so I doubt he'll put up a fuss about his decreased playing time.

[legend]

From what I have seen of Abreu, he has a hard time with a lot of lefties. Sheffield, if he can prove he is healthy, would be a good option against southpaws.That leaves a very dangerous pinch hitter on your bench for a late spot.

[MJHMarc]

How dangerous will Sheffield continue to be at his age? He must be around 36 years old now and that is considerably old in baseball. I don't see him returning in the next few years. Plus, his contract is up after the World Series.