Yankees To Avoid Sheets?

Smart move by the Yankees. You don't need another Pavano.

In the radio interview he gave Wednesday night, Wren apparently said the Braves had at least some interest in Sheets. He didn't confirm how interested they were. I didn't hear this part of the interview personally but have seen multiple people mention it on other blogs.

David O'brien also mentions the Braves may have to reconsider their stance on sheets and Lowe now that some other pitchers are gone.

To be honest I'm kind of upset that the Yankees won't be going after Sheets. I think that signing Sheets for two years with an option for the third is a very safe offer for a pitcher who started for the NL All-Star team this past season. Sheets is one of the elite pitchers in the league, which Pavano never was, and the upside for such a pitcher is huge.

Interesting that the Yankees seem to accept how Burnett is a health risk and signed him anyway. I think they're right to consider him one, but most teams would presumably shy away from someone who is such a health risk. The Yanks however, needn't given their significant resources and couldn't given their desire to add another quality starter (and Burnett was probably the best candidate). That said though, I don't see why they wouldn't add Sheets too, if the price is right, on a two-year deal or something of that nature. I suppose they want to give their young guns a chance to develop at the back end...

Also, I found this pretty silly: "The truth is that in Burnett and Joba Chamberlain, the Yanks potentially have two starters more likely to dominate an opponent than Sabathia." It should read something like "...the Yanks have two starters with the potential to dominate an opponent more than Sabathia." Joba isn't more likely to dominate because his sample size is so small so we can't legitimately know yet. Burnett isn't more likely to dominate because of the aforementioned concern--HE GETS HURT! If Joba continues to pitch as well as he has in his limited exposure then yeah he could potentially be considered more dominant. If Burnett stays healthy and pitches the way he has for a few flashes of brilliance here and there, then maybe he's more dominant too. But, the considerations of Joba's limited, albeit impressive, experience, and Burnett's history make it much more likely that Sabathia will be "more dominant." Long story short, Sherman writes like a moron.

Go get him Red Sox... while there isnt much a market. Let the Mets overpay for Lowe, if Sheets gets hurt we give the young guys or Wakefield the opportunity.

Beckett, Lester, Dice-K, Sheets, Masterson/Wakefield/Buccholz/Veteran

Not bad...

But again, I cant stand this.... like a ham sandwich!

Unless the team doctors post here, none of us should pretend to know what Sheets or Burnetts health records show.
It may very well be, as rumors have stated, that Sheets medical records are cause for concern. With so many teams needing pitchers, and with Sheets only requiring a short term deal, it makes me wonder why other teams havent jumped on this guy yet.

Well, saying Burnett isn't a health risk is completely dumb. I think the Yankees as well as everyone realize that. What gets me excited about Burnett....is multiple people have said including Burnett that he has changed his mindset with pitching, therefore preventing injuries. I realize he might be saying it just to cash in. On the other hand, he started this new mindset last season, and look what happened, maybe he truthfully did and the Yankees are fortunate. I am not believing it yet, but I REALLY REALLY want to :)

So can we all agree at this point that there are some major red flags in Sheets medical report and the idea that he is some huge bargain at only two years is just inaccurate? I think the fact that no one has shown real interest in Sheets says a ton. I mean, if you don't think he's a good deal on a two year contract, clearly you must think that a season ending injury is relatively likely for it not to make sense.

A lot of people would think that Sheets for 2 yrs is a good deal, but lets not forget those good deal in yera past (A. Jones and J. Schmidt)

Sorry ....just realized that Halladay I'd NOT a free agent next year....but u still have quality arms ...Lackey....Webb if option isn't exercised....my point is ...stay with Pettite!!!!!!!

I think the Yanks want someone for only 1 yr. They are just giving Hughes tine to improve. Besides if anyone gets injured he will be the first to be call up.

DominicanYanks-

I agree that the Yankees probably don't want anyone on a big multiyear deal.

They already have CC and Burnett locked up long term, as well as Wang and Joba under team control for a while as well. Considering that, and the stable of young pitchers they have, I don't see why they would go out and spend more big money on another pitcher rather than filling the 5 spot with young guys, specifically Hughes.

Why don't the Red Sox give Sheets a try? Red Sox already have 4 dependable pitchers, they can afford to take a risk on Sheets.

Worst case scenario: Sheets doesn't work out, they stick in Buccholz if he's ready or Masterson in the #5 spot.

Best case scenario: Sheets ends up pitching like the ace we know he's able to pitch like when he's healthy.