. Its my understanding that the cost to sign him would be around $500,000. Tigers would pay the rest of 14 million? Unless he is hurt he would be some punch in left field.

 

Heard the interview with Dusty & Doc yesterday. Dusty said he had spoken with Sheffield and also had spoken with Jockety. Dusty said his son called him and said, "Dad, now listen to me I'm serious about this." So the son has endorsed the signing.

 

Unless he's a cancer in the locker room it would be worth the money. I was thinking the other day that the Reds needed a Greg Vaughn type in left field.

I tried to start a thread on this the other day but it was closed. Its my understanding that the cost to sign him would be around $500,000. Tigers would pay the rest of 14 million? Unless he is hurt he would be some punch in left field.

 

Heard the interview with Dusty & Doc yesterday. Dusty said he had spoken with Sheffield and also had spoken with Jockety. Dusty said his son called him and said, "Dad, now listen to me I'm serious about this." So the son has endorsed the signing.

 

Unless he's a cancer in the locker room it would be worth the money. I was thinking the other day that the Reds needed a Greg Vaughn type in left field.

 

 

 

The bolded alone would have me concerned. If the Tigers thought he could help their Team, I'm sure he would still be there. Instead, their paying him 14 million to leave?

The bolded alone would have me concerned. If the Tigers thought he could help their Team, I'm sure he would still be there. Instead, their paying him 14 million to leave?

Detroit is on the hook for the $14 million, regardless of whether he plays every day or sits on the bench. I suspect the Tigers either think he is done or figure he would be a problem because he wasn't playing every day.

The price is right. The Reds would be paying him $400,000, unless the Phillies or some other organization bump his market value up.

 

Sheffield has had a horrible past 2 seasons. I think I read he only played 6 games in the field last year. I don't know if he'd be able to contribute, but I like the thought of having him as a weapon off of the bench, or in the lineup every once in a while.

 

The Key to this potential signing is having Sheff understand his role if he would come to Cincinnati. Sheff has made it known that he wanted to be in the lineup everyday. He won't be in Cincinnati, nor should he be; however, he has plenty to offer in terms of experience and (what remains) of a deadly bat.

 

If he can come & play as a bench player / pinch hitter / occassional starter, then I'd love to have his experience around our young players. If not, good luck.

You can get Sheff at a good price, at least for this year anyway being the Tigers will still be paying this years Salary for him. Would not hurt to bring a guy like Sheff in IMO, in fact I wouldn't mind to see him added to the Cubs roster is how much I like Sheff. May not be an everyday starter, but is a very experienced bat that more than likely will translate to better success playing back in the NL.

I think I read he only played 6 games in the field last year.

He was coming off shoulder surgery last year, and he couldn't throw well enough to play in the outfield. I don't know if the shoulder is any better now.

. I was thinking the other day that the Reds needed a Greg Vaughn type in left field.

 

Don't forget Ron Gant or Kevin Mitchell. Seems like all of them were in town for a very short time...but, played like they had something to prove. Could Sheffield fall into that same category? Don't know, but you know what he can do when he's healthy...so, it might be worth the minimal risk (and cash).

 

If he knows what his role will be coming in, I don't think there would be too much distraction in the locker room. Plus, he could be a valuable mentor to young sluggers like Bruce and Votto and even Encarnacion.

 

I'd worry though when his "role" changes (specifically for the worse). That's when I'd worry about his actions around the younger bunch.

 

In the end, if I had to make the call...the reward versus risk is just too great. Sign him up!!!

Don't forget Ron Gant or Kevin Mitchell. Seems like all of them were in town for a very short time...but, played like they had something to prove. Could Sheffield fall into that same category? Don't know, but you know what he can do when he's healthy...so, it might be worth the minimal risk (and cash).

 

If he knows what his role will be coming in, I don't think there would be too much distraction in the locker room. Plus, he could be a valuable mentor to young sluggers like Bruce and Votto and even Encarnacion.

 

I'd worry though when his "role" changes (specifically for the worse). That's when I'd worry about his actions around the younger bunch.

 

In the end, if I had to make the call...the reward versus risk is just too great. Sign him up!!!

 

 

Ron Gant and Kevin Mitchell weren't 40 when the Reds signed them. I can't see Sheffield being a mentor to the younger guys. I don't think the Reds should sign him. I would stick with Dickerson and Gomes in LF.

Ron Gant and Kevin Mitchell weren't 40 when the Reds signed them.

 

Very true. But, I don't think either of them were considered "in their prime" at the time the Reds had them either. I'm just saying left field is a big question mark (along with a couple other spots). And getting a veteran right handed bat that can play that spot (if his shoulder is healthy) for $500,000 is a gamble I'd take. But, I respect your opinion.

I don't think Dusty is making the calls on the roster makeup anymore.

And that's a step in the right direction ... otherwise, Neifi Perez would have been in camp.

And that's a step in the right direction ... otherwise, Neifi Perez would have been in camp.

 

:thumb:

 

If Sheff's shoulder is fine, I say give it a shot. There's really nothing to lose, and we need a right handed bat.

 

Maybe getting released will humble / motivate Sheff? Maybe he'll be able to hit a few more long balls in GABP?

 

There's really not a big risk of losing anything, if Sheff comes to Cincy. I just don't know what we'd gain either.

If his attitude is like TO or Ocho no thanks. If he wants to come in and be a leader maybe prove that he isn't washed up. He is well worth the money. Big difference between Detroits park and GABP. 15 homers in Detroit could be 25 to 30 in GABP.

This would sort of contadict what they have been putting together for this year.

He's got a better arm and bat than E-5!!!

If his attitude is like TO or Ocho no thanks. If he wants to come in and be a leader maybe prove that he isn't washed up. He is well worth the money. Big difference between Detroits park and GABP. 15 homers in Detroit could be 25 to 30 in GABP.

 

For $400k the Reds have to consider him. IF they're convinced he won't be a clubhouse lawyer then its a no-brainer.