[rs79bm]

Sheffield, arguably the best hitter in baseball

Ouch...I think you're the only one I've ever heard say that. Sheffield is an above average hitter, but not the best. And his fielding is suspect. IMO, Vladimir would have been a better choice, who can flat out hit and has a cannon for an arm. I fear Steinbrenner is going after names and not talent.

[cars for sale]

tell ya what, there were some career .300 hitters in this rookie season me thinks

[Viva Le Dissention]

Well, he hit .330 last year with 40 home runs and 130 RBIs. That's as good as anyone else in baseball, and would match up darn good with just about any season in baseball.

As an aside, Vlad hit 25 homers and 79 RBIs. But while reasonable people could disagree whether Sheffield or Bonds or Pujols is better, they're all great and among the best.

[Hannity4prez]

I believe that to be a true statement. When motivated, I'd put Sheff up against 99% of hitters in baseball. The key is motivation. After he signs with the yanks for what they are saying should be a 3 year deal,, which imo will get done, he has 2 full years before his next "contract" year. The plus side for you Yanks fans out there is that the city will not except the half azz efforts he put on in other cities.