Ben Sheets planning to pitch in 2010

Sporting News staff reports After missing the entire 2009 season after offseason surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his pitching arm, right-hander Ben Sheets told MLB.com he plans to return in 2010. He said he will be "more than ready to go" for next season. In eight major league seasons (all with the Milwaukee Brewers), Sheets is 86-83 with a 3.72 ERA. The Web site speculated the Brewers, Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox could be among Sheets' suitors in the free-agent market.