Queens Blowhard

On Saturday, the New York Mets signed Gary Sheffield. Sheffield inked a one-year contract. “I had the opportunity to exchange some text messages with him yesterday and he's excited to be here, and I think these guys are very excited to have him,” said David Wright. “From everything I hear, from the few encounters that I've had with him over the last few years, he has a presence about him, a swagger about him, and I think that kind of confidence will rub off on the clubhouse.”

During his career, Sheffield has batted .292 with 499 home runs and 1,633 runs batted in. In 2008, he batted only .225 with 19 home runs and 57 runs batted in. “I never thought it would happen,” said Sheffield. “But, when the opportunity came to be here with the Mets, I decided to fulfill my dream. I know I have a chance to win a championship here.”

Sheffield is overvalued. He is arrogant, egotistical, pompous, smug, and superior. Three years ago, Sheffield was a championship acquisition. Today, he is unmanageable migraine.