Almost everyone now believes that the Yankees will pick up Sheffield’s $13 million option for 2007 and promptly trade the 38 year old this off-season. Sheffield has been not been shy about his objection to The Boss’ plan, but doesn’t have 5/10 privileges, so will most likely just be unhappy. What is more interesting, though, are the teams that would be interested in the declining-yet-still-productive outfielder. More teams should be willing to take a chance on Sheff with a one year commitment, as opposed to the multi-year deal Gary wanted (regardless of Sheffield’s purported threats). The New Jersey Star Ledger is reporting that Cleveland, San Francisco and Houston all have some interest in Sheffield. Newsday reported earlier this week that Yankee’s GM Brian Cashman already had a deal in place to trade Sheffield, but felt no urgency to pull the trigger quickly. Team named in that report were the Cubs and Philadelphia. The Yankees have until Sunday to pick up Sheffield’s option for 2007.