Tony Mazz wrote a great piece in the Globe on Friday about the realities of the Red Sox’ current financial situation. Though I can’t agree with his theory that Red Sox fans should be rooting for the Yankees to win the World Series, he has me convinced that the Red Sox will not spend more than $130M (may even $120M) in 2010… regardless of where or not the $200M Yankees …

Pros & Cons will be an ongoing feature at The Bottom Line throughout the offseason.
Each P & C will focus on one player that the Red Sox could add to the 2010 roster.

First up…
Ben Sheets, SP
Status: Free Agent
Age: 31
Pros: In 2008, Sheets went 13-9 for the Milwaukee Brewers while posting a 3.09 ERA and a .241 BAA. He made 31 starts and threw five complete games that year. When …