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Astros33Resurrected · 04-09-2007, 05:29 AM

New York Times

Yankees deal Sheffield
12/12/2005

Ted Wiliford
Staff Writer

Making his presence felt early, GM David Jenkins sent star RF Gary Sheffield and LHP Mike Myers to the Houston Astros. Sheffield has, what most scouts consider, the fastest hands in the game. Last season Sheffield his 34 HR's and drove in 123 runs. That is alot of offense to make up for. In return, the Yankees recieved Jason Lane and LHP Trever Miller. Lane is 29(8 years younger than Sheffield) and managed to hit 26 HR's last season while driving in 78 runs. Miller posted a 4.06 ERA last season in 62 games. Who comes out on top of this deal? More than likely, the Astros. Sheffield is a pull hitter now playing in a stadium with a short porch. Expect 40 plus homers. Good job Jenkins. I can smell the World Series already.

04-09-2007, 05:29 AM	#6
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	New York Times Yankees deal Sheffield 12/12/2005 Ted Wiliford Staff Writer Making his presence felt early, GM David Jenkins sent star RF Gary Sheffield and LHP Mike Myers to the Houston Astros. Sheffield has, what most scouts consider, the fastest hands in the game. Last season Sheffield his 34 HR's and drove in 123 runs. That is alot of offense to make up for. In return, the Yankees recieved Jason Lane and LHP Trever Miller. Lane is 29(8 years younger than Sheffield) and managed to hit 26 HR's last season while driving in 78 runs. Miller posted a 4.06 ERA last season in 62 games. Who comes out on top of this deal? More than likely, the Astros. Sheffield is a pull hitter now playing in a stadium with a short porch. Expect 40 plus homers. Good job Jenkins. I can smell the World Series already.