I've been thinking about when his timetable for return is.  With our rotation sort of a mess, I honestly wouldn't mind seeing him signed for the stretch run.  At that point, there would be nothing to lose.  And if he gets hurt again, we can blame it on the sand. :)  He was always lights out for a few months anyway, so why not August, September, October this year instead of the usual May, June, July of other years?

Here's the link,

Here's the story from mlbtraderumors.com

We haven't checked in on Ben Sheets for quite some time.  In fact, MLBTR's last update on the free agent right-hander was in early May, when he was spotted at the Rangers' ballpark visiting with pitching coach Mike Maddux.

Melvin was asked by the fools on 1250 about him, and IIRC, he expressed skepticism that Sheets would even pitch again this year.

If he does, bet on the Rangers and Mike Maddux.

I cannot see him coming back here at this point, given the whole history between him and the fans. 

Yeah if he's ready and Rangers are still in it, I don't see him going anywhere else.

This gets asked about once a week around here.

What part of "Ben Sheets does not want to pitch in Milwaukee" does everyone NOT understand?

The Rangers will be playing for the division only.  I think they're going to get buried by the Angels in the 2nd half. 

Sheets would want to go to someone that he's got a postseason shot with.  And if his feelings are hurt by the Brewers, then he should think about how many times the organization put up with paying a guy for sitting on the DL, his fault or not.  

If I was a GM, I'd want to see what kind of physical shape he was in, even if his arm was ok.  Sheets was never a guy known for his workout routine.  

Can anyone believe that Sheets' recovery is taking longer than expected?

I'm sure we're all shocked since we know how great Ben's work ethic is when it comes to conditioning, and presumably rehab.

MrQuestions:

Can anyone believe that Sheets' recovery is taking longer than expected?

I'm sure we're all shocked since we know how great Ben's work ethic is when it comes to conditioning, and presumably rehab.

I expect him to sign a contract with someone. Make some rehab starts, then get to the bigs. He'll pitch one game and excuse himself after 3 innings because "something doesn't feel right".

He won't appear in another game this year. He'll be a free agent in the off-season and some team will make a big bid for him. Of course, the team that signed him for his 3 innings in September will be compensated with a first round pick.

MrQuestions:

Can anyone believe that Sheets' recovery is taking longer than expected?

OMG.  it almost sound's like he is some type of hypercondriac.

TY   MR. ?'s    U hit it head on.

Let's just forget about Sheets and the unpleasant memories he left behind

cheezheadz:

And if his feelings are hurt by the Brewers, then he should think about how many times the organization put up with paying a guy for sitting on the DL, his fault or not.  

I don't think he feels "hurt" by the organization at all.  I don't even think he's fed up with the fans.  I think he just doesn't like Milwaukee as an organization anymore, if for any reason because too much bad crap happened for him when he was here, after he signed his "big" $38.5 million contract.

It's easy to see why Ben wouldn't want to return to a place where his career was essentially derailed (for whatever reason).

BigBrew/PackFan:

Let's just forget about Sheets and the unpleasant memories he left behind

maybe not quite as many as I would like, but they're just about all pleasant.

brewguru:

MrQuestions:

Can anyone believe that Sheets' recovery is taking longer than expected?

I'm sure we're all shocked since we know how great Ben's work ethic is when it comes to conditioning, and presumably rehab.

 

I expect him to sign a contract with someone. Make some rehab starts, then get to the bigs. He'll pitch one game and excuse himself after 3 innings because "something doesn't feel right".

He won't appear in another game this year. He'll be a free agent in the off-season and some team will make a big bid for him. Of course, the team that signed him for his 3 innings in September will be compensated with a first round pick.

I know fo some I'm being repetitive, but there was a time when I was trying to warn people about BS, and I was told, no I was called bad names.

Just please try to remember, there was a voice 2 or 3 years ago warning you about how it's ALL about BS, and his team is irrelevant.

CC took the spot of Brewers ace away from Sheets last year and being the baby he is he wanted out because he couldn't have it his way.  He doesn't need to ever put on a Brewers uniform again - he's too much of a risk for us to take and we can't guarantee his health.  He used to be a good pitcher when he first came up, but in my opinion, he's just a has-been now.

brewguru:

MrQuestions:

Can anyone believe that Sheets' recovery is taking longer than expected?

I'm sure we're all shocked since we know how great Ben's work ethic is when it comes to conditioning, and presumably rehab.

 

I expect him to sign a contract with someone. Make some rehab starts, then get to the bigs. He'll pitch one game and excuse himself after 3 innings because "something doesn't feel right".

He won't appear in another game this year. He'll be a free agent in the off-season and some team will make a big bid for him. Of course, the team that signed him for his 3 innings in September will be compensated with a first round pick.

That's how it would work if he signed with the Brewers.  Otherwise, he needs to try and buck up and pitch this fall because it's the only way to prove himself for another contract in the offseason.  He may have to end up on a one year deal. 

I don't care if I never see Ben Sheets and his finger "hot spots" and hamstring "twinges" in a Brewer uniform ever again.

Einsteinhood:

BigBrew/PackFan:

Let's just forget about Sheets and the unpleasant memories he left behind

I have very pleasant memories of Ben Sheets....

maybe not quite as many as I would like, but they're just about all pleasant.

Did you work as a temp in a Gynecologist's office or something?