Sheets signs four-year extension

[Gertie]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2038308

 

I guess all that talk about Sheets being available at the trade deadline isn't going to come to pass now. Thoughts?

[Zenny]

My thoughts:

 

GODDAMNIT!

[Soxfan1]

I can't click the link (comp. problems) how much cash did he get?

[CalvnHobs6]

I think it was 38 million..biggest contract in Brewers history.

[yeszir]

It was expected, wasn't it? We were all just hoping that he'd not sign and become trade material. In any case, if our rotation actually meets expectations (see: Wells last night), then we'd have no need for Sheets. Granted, I'd hate to see how our pitching will look in 2-3 years unless Theo makes some sort of move.

[Phantasmo]

Sure, it's a shame for our trade prospects, but it's always nice to see a small market team actually shelling out the money for someone they have seen become the cornerstone of their franchise rather than just letting him walk. Great pitcher, not a terrible team, great for baseball.