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WOW. WOW!

Sheff. I likey!

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Just like that the Tigs pick up another good guy. And free agency hasn't even started yet! (starts sunday)

I don't like this move at all. The guy is 38 and is injury prone. It didn't bother me what they gave up to get him, but I don't think he's a "locker-room guy."

I'll gladly eat crow later if needby. I AM glad to see the Tigers being proactive.

My first thought was what a stupid trade that was. It reminded me of Smoltz all over again. But the more I think about it, the more I like it. Sheff brings alot to the Tigers besides his bat. He is bringing better pitches to the guys that bat right before and after him. He makes it even more attractive for free agents to want to come here. As you know, it wasn't long ago when nobody wanted to come. Now we are perceived as an elite organization. This will only improve as we add another future Hall of Famer. Yeah, he is old and that is the primary reason I was against it in the first place. But we didn't lose anybody on our current team and we gave up PROSPECTS as somebody wisely pointed out on the tiger forum. We should be much better for the next two years at least. I do hate giving up pitching prospects though. No doubt NY learned their lesson on the value of pitching this year. They've determined to stock up on pitching prospects too and that is smart. I think both teams win. I lost my attitude I first had when I learned of the trade. I think we will be fine. Our scouts just need to go find a few more possible gems we may need in about 7 years or so. Things are definitely looking up for our Tigers. Sure didn't think I'd be saying that so soon. It was dismal just a few years ago.

I originally thought that way when they got Pudge and Rogers as well. I'm not a Tiger's fan, so I don't know anything about these prospects. But if Shef can stay healthy, he adds a big bat to the lineup and as previously mentioned, instantly makes the guys hitting around him that much better.

I thought I'd come out on the anti-Shef side and see if I could start a debate. I'd love if they signed Shef to a deal whereby they wouldn't have to pay him if he was out due to "certain injuries." Mags has clauses in his contract regarding knee injuries.

another bonus is that we weren't guaranteed to get anyone in free agency. this does. plus he'll have a chip on his shoulder to show the yankees they made a mistake replacing him with abreu.

Since the Sheffield deal is done, now Dombrowski said the team will continue to search for a first-baseman...

We NEED left handed bats... I don't approve this message.