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Tigers release Gary Sheffield

The Detroit Tigers have released nine-timeAll-Star Gary Sheffield, who is one home run away from 500 for hiscareer.

Detroit parted ways with the designated hitter Tuesday after adisappointing stay with the Tigers. The team was hopeful Sheffieldwould be a powerful presence at the plate in the final season ofthe $28 million, two-year contract extension it gave him afteracquiring him from the...

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