Would you believe....Ben Sheets?

[jmeks23]

To comment on the 2008 playoff run, I definitely think we could have beaten the Phillies that series, and maybe more. Who knows? But I remember Sheeter was fighting through injury and then came back and pitched one night in August I believe and outdueled Jake Peavy for a 1-0 win. Believe it was a complete game too. The guy may have had weird flukey injuries that irritated and boggled the mind, but he also fought through a lot of injuries. Wish him the best.

[Baldkin]

To comment on the 2008 playoff run, I definitely think we could have beaten the Phillies that series, and maybe more. Who knows? But I remember Sheeter was fighting through injury and then came back and pitched one night in August I believe and outdueled Jake Peavy for a 1-0 win. Believe it was a complete game too. The guy may have had weird flukey injuries that irritated and boggled the mind, but he also fought through a lot of injuries. Wish him the best.

 

It was September 6th, I was at the game, and I'll never forget the angry scream he let out when he finally got the last out. I can't help but think that 120 pitch outing (followed up by 113) finally overtaxed his elbow and cost him a run in the playoffs.

[trwi7]

6 more shutout innings today for Sheets.

[brettac1]

Hopefully he gets to make that run in the playoffs this season.

[BCZF]

Im glad hes back.. When he was on, man.. Good for him and his family..

[Sixtofan]

Good for him. It is a shame that his run in Milwaukee seemed to end with some bad blood. I remember his agent with some odd comments and a dispute about paying for his rehab. I am glad to see him doing well and will always cheer for him (except when he pitches against us of course).

[trwi7]

DFA Sheets, he allowed a run. 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

[RockCoCougars]

What a comeback, I love it. Benny is setting himself up for a decent contract. I really hope that he can stay healthy.

[TooLiveBrew]

What a comeback, I love it. Benny is setting himself up for a decent contract. I really hope that he can stay healthy.

Same here. To come back after being out of MLB as long as he was, and look like you haven't missed a day... just, wow.

[brettac1]

Yeah, this has been awesome. It would have been an awesome comeback even if it ends tomorrow.

[Funketown]

You know, the Brewers will probably be looking for a FA pitcher to round out the rotation next season. Is this Sheets guy any good?

[GoToHelfaer]

I've been following Chris Capuano's career and now with Sheets and his comeback, I'm glad for both of them, but also a little bitter.

[TooLiveBrew]

I've been following Chris Capuano's career and now with Sheets and his comeback, I'm glad for both of them, but also a little bitter.

Wow, I'm in awe of an incredible username. Well done!

[RWeeksFan23]

I know he didn't leave here on the best of terms, but I wonder if he'd consider signing here again after the season, if he keeps pitching like this, I'd kill to have him back.

[TURBO]

If he keeps pitching like this, we won't be able to afford him.

[clancyphile]

If he keeps pitching like this, we won't be able to afford him.

 

The injury history could still mean a discount. How much do you think Sheets might go for?

[BrewersAA]

2 years 12-14mil total.

[clancyphile]

2 years 12-14mil total.

 

That could be a reasonable risk, I think - maybe go 3/18 or 3/20 to get an edge. If Greinke is not an option, maybe Sheets could be a #2 behind Gallardo.

[BrewersAA]

I love Benny and all, and i got really upset when people were bashing him at the end of 08', but unless he really pitches lights out like this the rest of the season I see it being very difficult for him to get more than 2 years. he might even have a hard time getting 2 because of history.

[hawing]

I hope he's in the rotation, and in one of the starting lineups, when the Braves visit MP in September. Everyone's Sheets jerseys and shirseys would be sort of relevant again for one night.

[3and2Fastball]

Just wanted to say that I'm really happy for Sheets. He was always one of my favorite Brewers and my kid has a Ben Sheets autographed hat.... the guy has filthy stuff when he's on

[bleedbluengold]

I'm happy for him too. Coincidentally just last week I won an autoed 8x10 of Sheets in the Milwaukee Braves jersey on ebay.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

JSOnline cited this article from mlb.com on Sheet's continued comeback...

 

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120809&content_id=36415484&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl

 

Keep in rolling Sheeter...could make for an interesting series at Miller Park in Mid-September. It's a ways away, but if things kept to form he'd get the start on the 12th. Hope he gets a big time standing O.

[torts]

JSOnline cited this article from mlb.com on Sheet's continued comeback...

 

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120809&content_id=36415484&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl

 

Keep in rolling Sheeter...could make for an interesting series at Miller Park in Mid-September. It's a ways away, but if things kept to form he'd get the start on the 12th. Hope he gets a big time standing O.

 

I would be shocked if he didnt get a standing O if he is starting

[Team Hoyt]

We should cheer for the opposing pitcher.

 

I'm rooting for a sarcastic boo