Updated: Nov 10, 2006, 5:43 PM

Vote: Yankees trade Sheffield to Tigers


 Gary Sheffield
Will Sheffield be happy in Detroit?
The Detroit Tigers got to the World Series with an abundance of good young pitching. In hopes of getting back next year, they gave up three promising right handed hurlers in exchange for the big bat of Gary Sheffield. Will it be a match made in baseball heaven or will the Tigers be experiencing buyer's remorse?

The Yankees didn't have much choice in terms of dealing Sheffield. The disgruntled star made it known he had no desire to continue to wear the pinstripes and was going to be a major distraction if not dealt. But did the Yankees get enough in return? That's where you come in.

We want your opinion, SportsNation. Cast your votes below and see how your opinion stacks up to the rest of SportsNation.

  • 1) Did the Yankees get enough in return for Sheffield? (RHPs Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan and Anthony Claggett)
  • 2) Does Sheffield fill the Tigers' need for a solid bat in the middle of the order?
  • 3) Assuming he stays healthy, how many home runs will Sheffield hit for the Tigers in '07? (Sheffield hit 39, 36 and 34 from 2003-'05 before being limited to 39 games in '06)
  • 4) Sheffield has said Bobby Abreu, who took his place in the Yankees lineup, isn't as good a player as he is. Which player would you rather have on your team this year?
  • 5) Will the Yankees regret trading Sheffield to another AL team?
  • 6) Will Sheffield play out his two-year contract with the Tigers?
  • 7) Does Sheffield belong in the Hall of Fame? (19 seasons, 455 HR, 1501 RBI)
  • 8) Will the Yankees trade Alex Rodriguez this offseason?
  • 9) Will the Yankees make the playoffs next season?
  • 10) How far will the Tigers advance next season after reaching the World Series?

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