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Red Sox Perfect Team To Gamble On Ben Sheets? Maybe, But Why Not Milwaukee?
Red Sox Perfect Team To Gamble On Ben Sheets? Maybe, But Why Not Milwaukee?
Because I still have a tiny glimmer of hope that the Brewers might sign Ben Sheets to a low risk high reward contract to pitch for the team in 2010, I thought I would google Sheets name and check out any news that has recently been written on him. You know to see if there was any new info on ...
The Most Important Offseason in Milwaukee Brewers History
The Most Important Offseason in Milwaukee Brewers History
bleacherreport.com — Expectations for the 2009 season were sky-high for the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the departure of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets, many felt the Brewers would still compete for a playoff spot after successfully making the playoffs in 2008. Unfortunately, the starting rotation assembled my Brewers GM (more) The Most Important Offseason in Milwaukee Brewers History
Brewers Trade Hardy, hundreds of tweens weep
cutesports.blogspot.com — I'm at work with limited internet availability, so I can only provide you with the text of the article my boyfriend sent me. I even forgot my phone at home, so I'm even Twitter-less. Alcides Escobar more than proved his worth this season and showed ... (more) Brewers Trade Hardy, hundreds of tweens weep
Sheets To Fly In Boston?
Sheets To Fly In Boston?
novafantasysports.com — Update: Evans Clinchy, writing on NESN.com, wonders if Ben Sheets might be worth a low-risk signing in Boston like John Smoltz and Brad Penny last off-season. Sheets has not pitched since September of 2008, and there are reports that he is throwing off of flat ground and expects to be ready to ... (more) Sheets To Fly In Boston?
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Brew Crew Ball — ... View From Bernie's Chalet is holding out hope for the return of Ben Sheets, and proposes a one year deal with an option for a second. I still think Sheets is going to disappoint someone next spring by reporting to camp out of shape and nowhere near ready to compete after a year off. If he can prove he's ready to pitch, I'd be willing to take him back...but I'm not sure how one can do that in a non-WBC season. ...

Round 'em Up: Tuesday 11.3.09
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew — ... View From Bernie's Chalet asks why Milwaukee should not target Ben Sheets this offseason.  Targeting the right-hander does make sense, but just do not expect Benny to jump at the chance to return to Milwaukee.  The fans burned that bridge long ago. ...

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