Ben Sheets

[CubinNY]

Do the Cubs want him? Do they need him? How much would it cost?

 

I'd take a look at the medical reports and try to sign him if he's healthy. That way it makes it easier to offer Harden arbitration.

[CubColtPacer]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

[Guest]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

My thinking is that Sheets will be gone by then. Also, the Cubs should make room for Sheets if he's healthy and not too expensive. Sheets is arguably a better pitcher than anything the Cubs currently have. In addition, Sheets gives the Cubs depth when one of the pitchers (including Sheets) goes on the DL.

 

Sheets is insurance if Harden walks.

 

Z

Sheets

Lilly

Harden (if he walks, Wells or whomever)

Dempster

[jersey cubs fan]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

My thinking is that Sheets will be gone by then. Also, the Cubs should make room for Sheets if he's healthy and not too expensive. Sheets is arguably a better pitcher than anything the Cubs currently have. In addition, Sheets gives the Cubs depth when one of the pitchers (including Sheets) goes on the DL.

 

Sheets is insurance if Harden walks.

 

Z

Sheets

Lilly

Harden (if he walks, Wells or whomever)

Dempster

 

They'd probably have to either let Harden walk or trade Bradley/Fukudome/Lilly/Dempster to "make room" for Sheets.

[Guest]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

My thinking is that Sheets will be gone by then. Also, the Cubs should make room for Sheets if he's healthy and not too expensive. Sheets is arguably a better pitcher than anything the Cubs currently have. In addition, Sheets gives the Cubs depth when one of the pitchers (including Sheets) goes on the DL.

 

Sheets is insurance if Harden walks.

 

Z

Sheets

Lilly

Harden (if he walks, Wells or whomever)

Dempster

 

They'd probably have to either let Harden walk or trade Bradley/Fukudome/Lilly/Dempster to "make room" for Sheets.

I guess if it's an either/or Sheets/Harden, I'd take Harden. I wouldn't want to trade Bradley or Fukudome and Lilly and Dempster puts them back to square one.

 

It will be interesting to see what happens to the payroll.

[Halman]

I wouldn't want to trade Bradley or Fukudome and Lilly and Dempster puts them back to square one.

 

Fukudome, Bradley and Lilly yes. Dempster good god no.

[biittner77]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

My thinking is that Sheets will be gone by then. Also, the Cubs should make room for Sheets if he's healthy and not too expensive. Sheets is arguably a better pitcher than anything the Cubs currently have. In addition, Sheets gives the Cubs depth when one of the pitchers (including Sheets) goes on the DL.

 

Sheets is insurance if Harden walks.

 

Z

Sheets

Lilly

Harden (if he walks, Wells or whomever)

Dempster

 

They'd probably have to either let Harden walk or trade Bradley/Fukudome/Lilly/Dempster to "make room" for Sheets.

I guess if it's an either/or Sheets/Harden, I'd take Harden. I wouldn't want to trade Bradley or Fukudome and Lilly and Dempster puts them back to square one.

 

It will be interesting to see what happens to the payroll.

 

That would depend on what they got for Lilly, etc. They won't give up any of those guys as a salary dump except maybe Bradley.

[cbbryan]

There should be interest in Sheets, but only w/ an incentive laden deal. A Sheets deal shouldn't have to include trading/dumping any salary.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

[Old Style]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

Beat me to it.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

Beat me to it.

 

So, I'm not the only one who has heard it. I feel that is pretty definitive considering where I heard it.

[Old Style]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

Beat me to it.

 

So, I'm not the only one who has heard it. I feel that is pretty definitive considering where I heard it.

I live about 15 minutes from The Ballpark In Arlington and have a friend that works in the ticket office, so I hear a lot of Rangers talk around here.

[Halman]

hopefully they sign him for Zambrano money when they trade Z to the royals for Tony Pena and make Tony back into a SS because we need more aaron mileses.

[shnsajax]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

Beat me to it.

 

So, I'm not the only one who has heard it. I feel that is pretty definitive considering where I heard it.

I live about 15 minutes from The Ballpark In Arlington and have a friend that works in the ticket office, so I hear a lot of Rangers talk around here.

 

I've been saying that for about a year now.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Sheets is healthy enough to throw, he's signing with the Rangers.

Beat me to it.

 

So, I'm not the only one who has heard it. I feel that is pretty definitive considering where I heard it.

I live about 15 minutes from The Ballpark In Arlington and have a friend that works in the ticket office, so I hear a lot of Rangers talk around here.

 

My source supposedly got his info from Mrs. Sheets. I guess we'll see if it is reliable.

[mcgoobs]

I would consider Sheets, but I don't see how signing him makes it more likely the Cubs offer arbitration to Harden. In fact, it's probably quite the opposite. The Cubs don't really have either the money or the rotation room for both, so they aren't going to risk offering arbitration to Harden if they already have Sheets signed.

 

I would deal with Sheets only after the Cubs get their other offseason business done. Either decide to sign Harden to a multi-year deal or offer him arbitration. When he declines, then you can start looking at other options like Sheets.

My thinking is that Sheets will be gone by then. Also, the Cubs should make room for Sheets if he's healthy and not too expensive. Sheets is arguably a better pitcher than anything the Cubs currently have. In addition, Sheets gives the Cubs depth when one of the pitchers (including Sheets) goes on the DL.

 

Sheets is insurance if Harden walks.

 

Z

Sheets

Lilly

Harden (if he walks, Wells or whomever)

Dempster

 

You don't think Wells's spot in the rotation is assured regardless of whether Harden or Sheets is with the team next year?

[BCVM22]

My source supposedly got his info from Mrs. Sheets. I guess we'll see if it is reliable.

 

Was Ben heard singing "Deep in the heart of Texas" at any local watering holes?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

My source supposedly got his info from Mrs. Sheets. I guess we'll see if it is reliable.

 

Was Ben heard singing "Deep in the heart of Texas" at any local watering holes?

 

No, but his wife has been telling people that she wants him to be close to home and has told Sheets that Texas is where she wants him.