Sheets will make his 250th career start against Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale Wednesday and then hang up his spikes for good. He was an unbelievably awesome story for the pitching-starved Braves at mid-season, and it's too bad we won't get a chance to see him try his hand at a more extended resurgence. But given the injuries he's fought through, going out on his own terms makes some sense.
Kudos to Sheets, and I'm glad he's retiring a Brave.
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10-02-2012, 05:08 PM #1
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Ben Sheets to retire
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10-02-2012, 05:14 PM #2
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It was great watching him while he was super hot during mid-season.
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10-02-2012, 05:21 PM #3
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wow, i didn't expect this, he looked so good mid season, i thought he will try to comeback next year.
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10-02-2012, 08:03 PM #4
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What a joy it was to watch him make that comeback. Dude was the ace of the staff for a couple weeks or so.
Still think he has more in the tank...just with a proper off-season of building up his stamina and endurance...he could be a damn good #3 for someone.
But he knows his body better than anyone else.
Thank you sheets.
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10-02-2012, 09:21 PM #5
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Thank you Ben
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10-02-2012, 09:44 PM #6
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Stay in shape Ben... we may need you next July...
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10-03-2012, 04:17 PM #7
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I wish he could have been able to go more than 1 today. Thanks for your help Ben!
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10-03-2012, 04:31 PM #8
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You saved us for awhile. Thanks!
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10-03-2012, 05:48 PM #9
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Without Sheets the Braves might not have pushed the fight for the division to the final series. Thanks for your service, Ben.
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10-03-2012, 06:55 PM #10
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It was a real pleasure watching him resurrect his career with the Braves mid season. For those few weeks he came back he was one of the hottest pitchers in baseball and I think his play was a big spark for this team to finish the year on a strong note. I mean those first 5 starts he was brilliant and that was very exciting to see. It would of been nice to see him pitch more than 1 inning but there's nothing wrong with ending your career by striking out 2 of the last 3 batters you face, including Andrew McCutchen. Best of luck to him in his retirement and thank you for your services Ben!
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10-04-2012, 09:28 AM #11
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Yeah I wish the best for Sheets, nice last look at him.
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10-04-2012, 11:01 AM #12
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It was good to have Sheets with us. Wish him the best!
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10-05-2012, 10:33 AM #13
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Definitely wish him the best, he had a good farewell tour with us
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10-05-2012, 01:33 PM #14
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Thanks Ben. Going out a winner.
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