Sheffield a Story That Demands Attention

A few weeks ago I had a letter published in your Saturday edition. It was a good letter. After that I was hoping to be made a lifelong contributor to your paper but, frankly, I can see that’s just not going to happen.

So here’s the deal: From now on, I demand that you publish all my letters in either the New York Times or the Atlanta Journal. You have until Tuesday.

TODD HEMPHILL

Seal Beach

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Gary Sheffield, Gary Sheffield, I’m so sick of hearing about “Shef” every day. The only “Chef” worth talking about lives in South Park.

FRANK LANSEN

Norwalk

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I would rather listen to three hours of Farmer John radio ads, with Vin Scully saying “shank and butt portions,” than watch Gary Sheffield play one more inning of baseball ever again.

ROBERT FRANKLIN

Los Angeles

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I notice that the coverage of the Gary Sheffield story is being pushed further and further toward the back of The Times sports section (D14 as of Thursday). This is all well and good. Now, if you can run his trade demand updates in the comics section, that would be an even more appropriate improvement.

And finally, you could print this Sheffield stuff on the obituary page, and we can all put this embarrassment to rest.

JERRY HAUCK

Studio City

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If the Dodgers can hold onto Gary Sheffield for another week or so, maybe he’ll expand his list of acceptable teams to include the Philadelphia Flyers. Then, Kevin Malone might be able to work out a three-way deal to bring Eric Lindros to the Kings.

Could be the best thing that Malone and Sheffield will ever do for sports teams in the area.

JOHN FRASER

Camarillo

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Stop bad-mouthing Gary. I think what he’s doing is a valid business tactic. I suggest that we all learn from him. In fact, I am calling my mortgage company and demanding that my mortgage “contract” be traded to a company with a lower interest rate. Hey, maybe I’ll take a look at my marriage contract next.

THOMAS SEXTON

Huntington Beach

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Gary, Gary, Gary, don’t waste time on your version of spin control, because no one believes your story. At your age, you will be able to sign only one more deal before hanging them up, so you wanted to get all you could before the labor contract expires. We all know the A-Rod deal is the end of major league baseball in its current configuration, and so do you. So stop all the stuff about lack of respect, wanting to be a Dodger for life, and don’t even try to pull the race card here.

Listen up, baseball, and listen good; it’s called a salary cap. Get used to it.

BRUCE ALAN

Granada Hills

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Sheffield hinted he might not play very well if he isn’t traded. Please explain, Mr. Selig, why this is any less a threat to the integrity of the game than gambling or the Black Sox scandal. Millions of fans would warmly receive bold action from the commissioner’s office resulting in a career change for Mr. Sheffield.

MARK EVANS

Bakersfield

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Craig Arceneaux is sick and tired of Gary Sheffield. Craig Arceneaux wants him to leave. Craig Arceneaux wants what is best for Craig Arceneaux.

CRAIG ARCENEAUX

Covina