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IP	W-L	SV	ERA	Ks	BB
198.1	13-9	0	3.09	158	47

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Sheets doesn't think he'll return: Brewers SP Ben Sheets had tears in his eyes, hugging coaches and teammates goodbye after his team was eliminated in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Phillies on Sunday. The Milwaukee ace through so many terrible years says it seems certain he won't return next season. "Right now, I don't really see it happening, but you never know," said Sheets, who joined the Brewers after being an Olympic star in 2000 and became a four-time All-Star. But in a cruel twist for the oft-injured Sheets, he couldn't pitch in the postseason because of a slight tear in a muscle near his elbow. "There ain't no uncertainty about next season. I'm going to be fine in the long-term," said Sheets, who will be a free agent along with fellow ace CC Sabathia. "Offseason is nothing but rest, and I need it."
(Updated 10/05/2008).

Injury Report

Elbow - Out for the season
(Updated - 10/1/08)

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Sheets is entering free agency with perhaps his biggest injury question mark of his career. He could be anywhere from a Tommy John surgical candidate -- whenever he tries to throw again -- to completely fine and a dominant ace. He is annually a high-risk, high-reward player, but you have to think he'll have more injury concerns in his future, considering his past.
(Updated 10/05/2008).

The oft-injured Sheets tried to put aside nagging elbow soreness to make his first start since Sept. 17, but gave up four runs in only 2 1-3 innings against a makeshift Cubs lineup in a 7-3 loss on Saturday. "That's all I had," Sheets said. (Updated 09/28/2008)

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Not only does it cap a frustrating second half for Sheets - he went 3-6 after starting the All-Star game - but it leaves his status very uncertain for the postseason, should Milwaukee qualify. Sheets will become a free agent in the offseason.

Injury Report

Elbow - Out for the season
(Updated - 10/1/08)

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Position	Current	Last Week	Rating
Starting Pitchers	20	20	71.95
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Situational Stats
10/1/2008 vs Philadelphia
Situation	IP	W	L	ERA	SV	BB	SO
vs Philadelphia	6.0	0	1	7.50	0	3	4
vs LHB	98.0	0	0	3.49	0	25	80
vs RHB	100.1	0	0	2.69	0	22	78

Last 6 Games

	OPP	W	L	IP	H	ER	BB	SO
08/26	@STL	1	0	6.0	5	0	2	4
09/01	NYM	0	0	5.0	2	0	1	0
09/06	SD	1	0	9.0	5	0	1	7
09/11	@PHI	0	1	6.0	9	5	3	4
09/17	@CHC	0	0	2.0	1	1	0	2
09/27	CHC	0	1	2.1	5	3	2	1

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
28 CHC W3-1	29	30	1 @Phi L1-3	2 @Phi L2-5	3	4 Phi W4-1
5 Phi L2-6	6	7	8	9	10	11
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Pitching Stats
Year	Team	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	SVO	INN	H	R	ER	HR	HBP	BB	SO
2001	MIL	11	10	4.76	25	25	1	1	0	0	151.1	166	89	80	23	5	48	94
2002	MIL	11	16	4.15	34