Here's the full Tribune article from today.
Chicago Cubs have eyes on free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets - chicagotribune.com
as the article and the blurb above state, the Cubs believe they can land him with an incentive laden deal with a base below what he is purportedly asking. The article also states that the Cubs are a preferred destination for Ben.
If Sheets meets the incentives and wins big for the Cubs, they should be happy to pay him the bonuses.
This is a classic "if you can't beat em, join em" deal... but for the Cubs, not Ben Sheets. HE USED TO SLAY US AT WRIGLEY... I HATED seeing him come in to pitch against us because it was sure he was going 8 innings and allowing 2 or fewer runs...
I say sign him to a 1 or 2 year deal.. INCENTIVE based... maxing out at about 6-7.5 mil a year...
Check your stats. Here is what Sheets did to us in 2007 & 2008.
GS - 9
ERA - 4.71
Record - 3-3
Hits - 47
Runs - 25
IP - 44
Not dominate by any means.
Check your stats. Here is what Sheets did to us in 2007 & 2008.
GS - 9
ERA - 4.71
Record - 3-3
Hits - 47
Runs - 25
IP - 44
Not dominate by any means.