Why is Ben Sheets never in the conversation as a possible Mets starter? Health, that's why. He could be the best pitcher available based on "stuff" but he has lingering health issues. He was hurt last year, but he still threw 198 innings with a 3.09 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 158 K's and only 47 walks. He had 5 complete games which would be a huge bonus to the revamped Mets bullpen. Of course his medical records are the key to determining if Sheets is going to come back strong. If they were positive why not try to sign him to a 2 year incentive laden deal. Maybe $6 M guaranteed per year with another $6M of incentives based on innings pitched. Throw in a vesting option for years 3-4 and the Mets could have a steal. Sheets is only 30 and can be dominating.
"Ben Sheets, SP: Sure, he hasn’t made his full complement of starts since 2004. But if healthy, he’s better than Burnett and nearly Sabathia’s equivalent.
Jeff Passan, yahoosports.com
If the Mets could sign Sheets to an incentive based contract, add Pedro or Freddy Garcia to go with Tim Redding they would have the makings of a deep, potentially dominating staff plus still have some payroll flexibility.
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