You have to have those guys. His versatility becomes very valuable in that he can play every position. Sheldon made starts at all four infield positions for the Rangers last season, his first full major league season. During spring drills, Sheldon works out with outfielders, infielders and even catchers. A variety of different fielding gloves are stuffed into his locker.
Spring training is probably the hardest time of the year.
I get a little break once we get into the season. Sheldon said his multi-positional game goes back to his days with Oakland. Playing behind some 40-man roster players in the minors for the Athletics, Sheldon would play whatever position was available. Then when one of the catchers got hurt, he started helping out in the bullpen. Sheldon joined the Rangers as a free agent after the 1997 season.