Cubs Target Next Overpaid/Underwhelming Pitcher
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Jan 12 2010, 11:01 AM
Ben Sheets, who has not pitched in 16 months, is being targeted by the Cubs as their next big free agent pick up. He is a big gamble coming off of a serious injury that the Cubs hope will pay off big if he has a productive season in line with what he did in 2008 and 2007. But being a longtime Cub fan I have a good feeling I know how this is going to turn out. The words "Not" and "Good" come to mind.
Sheets reportedly has been asking for a two-year deal averaging around $10 million to $12 million per year, but the Cubs believe they have a good shot at landing him with an incentive-laden deal.
The 31-year-old right-hander, who spent his entire career with the Brewers, has a history of injuries, including arm and back problems, an inner-ear infection and blisters. He missed the 2009 season following elbow surgery.
In eight seasons pitching for the Brewers, Sheets posted an 86-83 record with suspect teams while compiling a 3.72 earned-run average.
If Sheets is healthy and his desire to pitch for the Cubs is real, he could give manager Lou Piniella a formidable rotation in 2010, anchored by Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Ted Lilly.
Ben Sheets, who has not pitched in 16 months, is being targeted by the Cubs as their next big free agent pick up. He is a big gamble coming off of a serious injury that the Cubs hope will pay off big if he has a productive season in line with what he did in 2008 and 2007. But being a longtime Cub fan I have a good feeling I know how this is going to turn out. The words "Not" and "Good" come to mind.
Sheets reportedly has been asking for a two-year deal averaging around $10 million to $12 million per year, but the Cubs believe they have a good shot at landing him with an incentive-laden deal.
The 31-year-old right-hander, who spent his entire career with the Brewers, has a history of injuries, including arm and back problems, an inner-ear infection and blisters. He missed the 2009 season following elbow surgery.
In eight seasons pitching for the Brewers, Sheets posted an 86-83 record with suspect teams while compiling a 3.72 earned-run average.
If Sheets is healthy and his desire to pitch for the Cubs is real, he could give manager Lou Piniella a formidable rotation in 2010, anchored by Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Ted Lilly.
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