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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 218
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jul 18, 1978, Baton Rouge, LA |
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March 15, 2010 Ben Sheets noted that his arm feels strong right now, but his command needs work, according to Jon Morosi's twitter page. Our View:Sheets was lit up for nine earned runs today against Cincinnati, and was taken out before he recorded any outs - but his velocity hit over 90-mph on the radar gun. He was tagged for six earned runs over 2.2 innings in his previous outing versus the White Sox, and the former ace hurler should not be drafted too high as a fantasy flier. |
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March 10, 2010 Ben Sheets was lit up for six runs (five earned) on five hits over 2.2 innings in today's 9-5 preseason loss to the White Sox. He had one walk and no strikeouts. Our View:This marked his second game of spring training, and he allowed two runs (one earned) in his previous outing against Milwaukee. He fared much worse today, but should still be Oakland's starting hurler for opening day. |
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March 5, 2010 Ben Sheets allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over 1.2 innings in today's game against Milwaukee. He had no walks and one strikeout. Our View:Sheets ran into some trouble, but still showed pretty good control, as he did not issue any walks. That marked his first game action in 17 months, and has been recovering from surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon. The former ace hurler noted that he felt great, and remains slated to start opening day for Oakland. He is worth targeting as a flier for fantasy leagues. |
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February 28, 2010 Ben Sheets threw live batting practice for the first time of spring training on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. Our View:The A's staff was impressed with Sheets' velocity, and his first pitch flew right by the batter. The former ace hurler's comeback continues to go well, and he should be targeted as a flier for fantasy leagues - but just make sure you do not overpay to be safe. |
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February 24, 2010 Ben Sheets threw a bullpen session Wednesday, according to Susan Slusser's (San Francisco Chronicle) twitter page. Our View:Sheets used all of his pitches, and skipper Bob Geren noted that he climbed the ladder. The former ace hurler's comeback is going fine so far, and he will be worth targeting as a flier in fantasy leagues. He should benefit from playing his home games at pitcher-friendly McAfee Coliseum. |
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January 26, 2010 Skipper Bob Geren commented that Ben Sheets will be the Athletics' opening day starter, according to team beat writer Jane Lee's twitter page. Our View:Apparently Oakland is confident Sheets will make a successful comeback from his arm woes. In his favor, he will be playing his home games at pitcher-friendly McAfee Coliseum. The former ace hurler will be worth targeting as a flier in fantasy leagues, but still be careful not to overpay. |
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January 26, 2010 Updating an earlier item, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Oakland A's have signed free agent pitcher Ben Sheets. It is rumored to be a one-year pact worth around $10 million. Our View:Aside from being the newest A's player, Sheets represents yet another New York Mets target signing elsewhere. Sheets, of course, has not pitched since 2008 after missing all of last season with arm problems. He reportedly "wowed" scouts at a throwing session last week, though, and when healthy, is one of the game's most dominant power pitchers. If he can stay on the mound this season, he could be a huge get for the ever-thrifty A's. In 221 career games, all starts, Sheets is 86-83 with a 3.72 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. |
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January 26, 2010 The Oakland A's have scheduled a 1 p.m. PST press conference for Tuesday afternoon, according to CSN's Mychael Urban. Urban believes it could be to announce to the signing of pitcher Ben Sheets. Our View:This is, of course, just pure speculation at this point, but momentum has appeared to be building toward such a move, and it's a good bet that's what the A's will be announcing today. Stay tuned. |
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January 26, 2010 The Oakland A's have made a "competitive" offer to free agent pitcher Ben Sheets, according to CSN's Mychael Urban. Our View:Apparently Oakland didn't get its fill of high-upside but always injured starters in Rich Harden. While the A's have been in on many prominent free agents this winter, Sheets seems likely to be another one they just miss out on. |
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January 25, 2010 Oakland has apparently entered the bidding on free agent Ben Sheets, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Our View:The A's and their pitcher-friendly ballpark would present a nice destination for Sheets, though there are still plenty of other team's interested in his services. Olney also said that if the A's fail to land Sheets, they'd likely turn their attention to Johnny Damon. |
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January 22, 2010 The Mets are very interested in landing free agent pitcher Ben Sheets, according to Ken Davidoff of Newsday. Our View:He is now believed to be the team's "top target." That would be assuming you don't count Fernando Tatis. By all accounts, Sheets threw very well in his open audition on Tuesday, and if the Mets can wrangle him for a reasonable price, he could be a very big get for their 2010 season. Stay tuned. |
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January 19, 2010 Ben Sheets "threw very well" in his open audition on Tuesday, according to Ed Price of FanHouse. Our View:The Cubs, Mets, Rangers and A's are said to be his most interested suitors. He was apparently "gassed" rather quickly on Tuesday, but looked good physically, with no red flags being raised. Expect him to finally sign a deal sometime very soon. |
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January 19, 2010 The Brewers were among the teams who watched Ben Sheets throw in Louisiana on Tuesday, but are not likely to sign him for 2010, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Our View:Despite being one of the best pitchers in Milwaukee histroy, he will not be back in 2010. He was said to be topping out at just 91 miles per hour on Tuesday, so he will likely be forced to settle for far less than the $10-to-$12 million he is seeking. |
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January 15, 2010 Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin noted that the Brewers will send a scout to watch Ben Sheets' upcoming throwing session, according to Tom Haudricourt's (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) twitter page. Our View:Haudricourt suggested that the Brewers may not have serious interest in bringing the former ace hurler back, though. Sheets will be trying to bounce back from elbow surgery, and is reportedly wanting $10-12MM per year. |
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January 15, 2010 The Cardinals are likely to be one of the teams watching Ben Sheets throw next Tuesday at the University of Louisiana, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Our View:Other teams expected to be watching are the Cubs, Rangers, Mets, Yankees, Orioles, Mariners and Blue Jays. If he looks good, he could land himself a pretty fair deal despite missing all of 2009 with arm problems. Expect any deal to be heavily incentive-laden, however. |
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January 14, 2010 According to Jeff Blair on Twitter, the Blue Jays are one of the interested teams planning on watching Ben Sheets throw next week at the University of Louisiana. Our View:Several teams are expected to be interested, but the only two that have been revealed now are the Jays and the Rangers. Sheets is dominant when healthy, but has yet to prove that he is, so his current demand of $10-12 million per year seems a little outrageous. |
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January 13, 2010 Free agent pitcher Ben Sheets will hold a throwing session for interested teams next Tuesday at the University of Louisiana, according to ESPN. Our View:Sheets says his arm feels "fantastic," and is said to be drawing interest from as many as 10 teams despite missing all of the 2009 season with injury. He is a very high risk potential addition, but a potentially very rewarding one nonetheless. |
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January 11, 2010 The Cubs are believed to be interested in Ben Sheets, according to the Chicago Tribune. Our View:Sheets covets a two-year deal worth $10-12MM per season, but the Cubs believe they may be able to reel him in with an incentive-laden contract. Chicago is one of the former ace hurler's preferred landing spots. |
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January 9, 2010 Baltimore team president Andy MacPhail noted that he requested Ben Sheets' medical records, but has yet to receive them, according to MASN Sports. Our View:That could indicate that the former ace hurler is not interested in playing for the Orioles. Sheets is coming off elbow surgery, and cannot afford to be too picky though. |