MRI reveals Ben Sheets has torn flexor tendon

by SoxDevil on Feb 9, 2009 12:58 PM EST

Over the past couple weeks baseball fans across the country were forced to wonder why Ben Sheets, the immensely-talented yet oft-injured starting pitcher, remained unsigned. A few days ago Sheets appeared headed for the top of the Texas Rangers' rotation with a 2-year, incentive laden contract that reportedly guaranteed $10 M. That deal is kaput after a MRI revealed a torn flexor tendon.

Yes, boys and girls, Ben Sheets is once again injured and probably headed to the operating table.

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Ben Sheets, photo by Nick Laham, Getty Images

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Hmm... how about a 3 year deal for $15mil, with incentives to drive it up to $30 mil?

And a club option for the fourth year.

by bdalebs on Feb 9, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions

He might not even play this year.

If the Rangers aren’t willing to give him $5 per bc of the injury, no reason we should; especially for 3 years.

by BTLove on Feb 9, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions

And an opt-out at the All Star break and after the WS.

The $15mil wouldn’t be $5mil per year. More like $2mil, $5mil, then $8mil.

by bdalebs on Feb 10, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions

I'd go two guaranteed with an option for the third.

He’ll probably miss this year, but he could be money next year. 2 years, $7 million.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Feb 10, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions

Wow

I sure look dumb now don’t I. At the beginning of the off-season I was going on and on about how great and easy it would be to sign Sheets to a 1-2 year deal w/ a $6-7MM base salary with tons of incentives. Even after we got Penny and Smoltz, I still said I would rather have Sheets.

Now, If he plays in 2008, we can probably expect a shadow of his “potential abilities.” I guess the guys in the FO knew what they were doing. Sorry Theo, shouldn’t have doubted you.

by Schulz on Feb 10, 2009 1:50 PM EST reply actions