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Sheffield, Mets at standoff

When Gary Sheffield showed up this afternoon, he had more on his mind than finishing out the season in a Mets uniform -- he wanted a guarantee for next year as well, according to a person familiar with the situation. After hearing his request for an extension, the Mets scratched Sheffield from tonight's lineup and discussed the matter with him in the manager's office.

Asked about scratching...

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