Gary Sheffield Rumors: Friday

It seems that the Mets may join the Phillies and Reds in the Gary Sheffield sweepstakes.  According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News, "Sheffield's availability intrigues team officials."  Rubin cautions that an internal meeting about the subject has yet to take place.  Rubin believes Sheffield would have to start with a bench role, and the Mets might have to release Marlon Anderson to clear that spot.  MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone would like Anderson to be replaced with Frank Catalanotto instead.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post also thinks Sheffield is on the Mets' radar, and does believe they "have held some in-depth discussions on if they should sign the guy."

How about the Dodgers?  Ramona Shelburne of the L.A. Daily News talked to Joe Torre, who said it wouldn't make sense.

Click here to catch up on yesterday's Sheffield happenings.