BEN SHEETS PASSES PHYSICAL, SIGNS WITH A'S

jimmythegreekreturns · 01-26-2010, 03:35 PM

A's sign Ben Sheets

Posted on: January 26, 2010 12:46 pm
Edited on: January 26, 2010 1:26 pm

Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets has signed with the A's, CBSSports.com has learned.

Sheets agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $10 million, plus incentives. He passed a physical today, and the deal is expected to be announced this afternoon.

Sheets, who started the All-Star Game in 2008, didn't pitch at all in 2009 after undergoing elbow surgery. He made a complete recovery, and was very impressive when he threw for teams last week in Louisiana.

The Cubs, Mets, Rangers and Mariners were also pursuing Sheets, but it's believed that the A's came in with the strongest offer. Sheets joins a young rotation that also includes Brett Anderson, one of the most impressive rookie pitchers in the American League last year.

The 31-year-old Sheets was 86-83 in eight seasons with Milwaukee, including a 25-14 record in his final two years. He has dealt with injuries through much of his career, and has started 30 games only once since 2004

doubledown · 01-30-2010, 12:50 PM

i'm surprised he didn't end up with my Rangers. Its been tough to be a rangers fan the last decade or so, and we always joke when we see a great starting pitcher, "that guy is just a rotator cuff injury away from being a ranger." Maybe with Hicks gone, we'll actually go after some pitchers in their prime and uninjured.

IrishFanAtic · 02-02-2010, 11:45 PM

Amen to that DD I would be happiest man around to go to another rangers playoff game. And now I can cross off tom hicks from my hit list lol jk

01-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
jimmythegreekreturns The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 7,355	BEN SHEETS PASSES PHYSICAL, SIGNS WITH A'S A's sign Ben Sheets Posted on: January 26, 2010 12:46 pm Edited on: January 26, 2010 1:26 pm Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets has signed with the A's, CBSSports.com has learned. Sheets agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $10 million, plus incentives. He passed a physical today, and the deal is expected to be announced this afternoon. Sheets, who started the All-Star Game in 2008, didn't pitch at all in 2009 after undergoing elbow surgery. He made a complete recovery, and was very impressive when he threw for teams last week in Louisiana. The Cubs, Mets, Rangers and Mariners were also pursuing Sheets, but it's believed that the A's came in with the strongest offer. Sheets joins a young rotation that also includes Brett Anderson, one of the most impressive rookie pitchers in the American League last year. The 31-year-old Sheets was 86-83 in eight seasons with Milwaukee, including a 25-14 record in his final two years. He has dealt with injuries through much of his career, and has started 30 games only once since 2004

01-30-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
doubledown Mac Daddy Pimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 216	Re: BEN SHEETS PASSES PHYSICAL, SIGNS WITH A'S i'm surprised he didn't end up with my Rangers. Its been tough to be a rangers fan the last decade or so, and we always joke when we see a great starting pitcher, "that guy is just a rotator cuff injury away from being a ranger." Maybe with Hicks gone, we'll actually go after some pitchers in their prime and uninjured.

02-02-2010, 11:45 PM	#3
IrishFanAtic Full Fledged Degenerate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 515	Re: BEN SHEETS PASSES PHYSICAL, SIGNS WITH A'S Amen to that DD I would be happiest man around to go to another rangers playoff game. And now I can cross off tom hicks from my hit list lol jk __________________ RANGERS IN 1ST PLACE AND LOOKING TO RUN AWAY WITH IT Finally a legit team

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