Yardbarker: Ben Sheets

The Thursday Thinker: Thinking about Ben Sheets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:33 -0500

In 2004, Ben Sheets had one of the best pitching seasons in Brewer history. How many Brewers with comparable seasons can you name? Photo via fullcountpitch.com View full size photo » Before I left on vacation, we had a couple of extended conversations about Ben Sheets and his value. Sheets had the best season of his career in 2004, going 12-14 with a 2.70 ERA in 237 innings, striking out 264. Only six pitchers in Brewer ...

Pitching Reclamation Projects

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:20:01 -0500

Today, Dying Quail posted his shoestring-budget plan for the Astros offseason, and it included signing a top-tier reclamation project so that new pitching coach Brad Arnsberg could work his magic. I like the idea of going for upside this offseason with our pitching signings...I'm not really up for repeating the Hampton/Ortiz experience next season. Inspired, I've cobbled together quick profiles on the three pitchers DQ named in his piece: Rich Hill, Justin Duchschere...

Pitching Reclamation Projects

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:20:01 -0500

Thursday's Frosty Maas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:11:41 -0500

Some things to read while tanning. Tyler Maas here, filling in for Snow. You might (but almost certainly don't) recognize me from such sites as Right Field Bleachers, Bugs & Cranks, The Daily Drink and A.V. Club Milwaukee. I also write as "T. Mario" on Doctors of Za, my newly-launched Wisconsin-based pizza review site. If it makes Trenni laugh out loud, it probably at least warrants a look from you. I hate doing/am terrible at link dumps, but BCB's fearful leader i...

How Will Ben Sheets Fare on the Free Agent Market?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:05:00 -0500

After John Lackey, there is no other top flight starter available on the free agent market. Randy Wolf is good, but he is not an ace. Joel Pineiro had a solid 2009, but no one knows if he can repeat that. No one knows exactly how Aroldis Chapman will fare in the majors. Erik Bedard and Justin Duchscherer are very good pitchers when healthy, but the problem has been keeping them healthy.One very intriguing name on the free agent market is winter is Ben Sheets. Assuming Sheets is healthy, he co...

Ben Sheets planning to pitch in 2010

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:21:25 -0500

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 ...

Ben Sheets… who?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:09:16 -0500

Soo no Ben Sheets in the all-star game this year….hes been in it 5 times and started 2007. I liked seeing him there hes a great player.. Oh yeah! he’s not even with a team! So I ask you why is a perenial all-star all but forgotten about? When teams are willing to sell there souls [...]

Daniels On Sheets, El Duque, Trade Deadline

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:23:30 -0500

Rangers GM Jon Daniels answered questions in an online chat hosted by Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News. One thing becomes clear throughout the chat: Daniels will try to win this year: Ben Sheets isn't far enough along to be talking contract, but the Rangers are in touch with his agent. The Rangers could deal prospects away to improve their playoff chances this year, but Daniels doesn't suggest that's likely. Tom Glavine is "probably not" a f...

The Rangers and Ben Sheets

Sat, 16 May 2009 21:36:03 -0500

Free agent pitcher Ben Sheets visited his former coach and current Rangers pitcher coach Mike Maddux in Texas today. The Rangers have had interest in Sheets for a while, but will wait and see how he throws before making a decision. The Rangers have some good young pitchers and may not be in a position to spend money. However, Sheets has had seven double-digit win seasons, and has a career 3.72 ERA.

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Ben Sheets to the Wind

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:29:10 -0500

Free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets - late of the Milwaukee Brewers and the All-Star Game starter for the National League in 2008 - was closing in on a deal with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers were offering a 2-year contract with only $10 million in guaranteed money but lots of incentives. Then they had ...

Sheets' New Medical Report

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:18:08 -0500

From Jon Heyman: Teams interested in free agent right-hander Ben Sheets have a new medical report to examine, according to MLB executives, and it is this new information that may have sparked some renewed interest in the talented pitcher. .... Two executives who were privy to the original medical ...

The Market for Ben Sheets

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:02:57 -0500

It's hard for me not to feel bad for Ben Sheets. In 2008, Sheets had one of the best seasons of his career by posting 13-9 record with an impressive 3.09 ERA. Sheets was so good that he even started the 2008 all star game at Yankee Stadium. Impressive, Sheets seemed to be well on his way ...

Ben Sheets Could Be A Steal

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:35:37 -0500

The following comment was recently left by Drew: Ben Sheets would be a STEAL at $22M/2. If he's willing to take it, give it to him, but I think tossing the offer we've got to Lowe right now to Sheets is still a bargain and possibly something he'd sign for. To get Ben Sheets for a 3rd year is a bonus, not a punishment. So maybe throw something like a 24/2 with a club option for a 3rd at 15 at him, and then offer Ollie the same deal we're offering Lowe now (36/3). Sheets isn&#...

Yanks Meet With Sheets

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:49:11 -0500

Ben Sheets arrived in Vegas today and Joel Sherman is now reporting that he met with the Yankees late this afternoon.