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Sheffield Returns to Yankee Stadium
Former New York Yankee Gary Sheffield is back in the Bronx with the Detroit Tigers. (AI Wire photo)
Veteran slugger Gary Sheffield spent three seasons as a member of the New York Yankees. From 2004-06, he hit 76 home runs as a member of the Bronx Bombers.
Tonight, he makes his return to Yankee Stadium as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
After accusing Yankee manager Joe Torre of treating white and black players differently following the July trade that sent him to Detroit in exchange for Bobby Abreu, it's feasible to think Sheffield might not get the warmest reception in New York. However, the player in question disagrees.
"I know what kind of appreciation I get," said Sheffield. "Most people I bump into haven't forgotten what I've done. Sheff fans will be Sheff fans. That's how I look at it going in."
It's New York's Mike Mussina (8-7, 4.50) versus Detroit's Justin Verlander (12-4, 3.58) on the mound.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9 ½.