Interesting notes from Jon Daniels chat

...they'd take on. We found a deal that worked for both sides." On conversations with Ben Sheets' agent: "We met with Casey Close in Indy. Obviously we've had interest in Ben for...

A good week for the Rangers

...I'm a guy that likes those moves. It's why I favored trying to get Ben Sheets last year. He failed the physical, so that didn't matter. But when there's a...

Close encounters

...Fontenot is going into his first year of arbitration eligibility. Close also handles right-handed pitcher Ben Sheets. Sheets, a big-time winner throughout his career, missed the 2009 season with elbow surgery. He...

Millwood trade gives Rangers options

Rangers' trade of starter Kevin Millwood provides club with bargaining flexibility.

A busy day at the winter meetings

...acquisition of Ray. They are interested in Florida's Matt Lindstrom and Boston's Ramon Ramirez. Ben Sheets' agent, Casey Close, met with the Rangers on Tuesday. But word around the lobby is that...

Rangers met with Ben Sheets' agent

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Texas Rangers met with Casey Close, the agent for Ben Sheets, on Tuesday, according to a league source. Sheets, 31, is recovering from elbow surgery last season...

A quick wrapup from Tuesday

...other veteran pitchers to go into a young rotation. Those options could include Rich Harden and Ben Sheets. The club hopes to meet with Sheets' agent, Casey Close, before the week is out. Sheets...

Rangers want to talk to Sheets' agent

...said he is trying to set up a meeting with Casey Close, the agent for pitcher Ben Sheets. The Rangers would like to meet with Close before the winter meetings end to get an...

Millwood continuing to receive interest

...use some of the money saved from the trade to get another veteran starting pitcher, possibly Ben Sheets or Rich Harden. Both are coming off injury concerns. Word is that Sheets hasn't thrown...

Talkin' winter baseball

Back to baseball -- both Chicago baseball GMs has press briefings on Friday. Ironically, both teams are still in the hunt for a leadoff man, some le...

CAPTION: July 4, 2008; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets (15) delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of the the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Sox source: Bay still prime target

Jason Bay's agent was making no predictions on when his client will sign.

Rangers should consider Ben Sheets ... if affordable

I've received a few emails asking about Ben Sheets and whether the Rangers should be interested. I think they should be. Of course, the question...

MILWAUKEE - JULY 29: Starting pitcher Ben Sheets #15 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park July...