That wasn't as much of a prediction of what he'd do this year as an approximation of the caliber of player he could become if he reaches his potential later in his career.
Gary Sheffield hit .330 with 39 homers and 132 RBI last year. There's no Javy Lopez, but I still like the Atlanta lineup. You've got Furcal and Giles at the top of the order, the Jones' at 3 and 4, then J.D Drew nestled in at 5. I think with the help of rookie 1st baseman Adam LaRoche, minor league-journeyman Johnny Estrada, and possible contributions later down the line from prospects Wilson Betemit or Andy Marte, this could be one of the better offenses in the NL(probably 4th, after the 'Stros, Phillies and Cardinals).
