"Ben Sheets' first start in an Oakland uniform will come against the only other major-league team for which he has pitched.

Manager Bob Geren said Tuesday that the right-hander will start the A's second spring game, March 5 against the Brewers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Asked about facing his longtime team, Sheets joked, "The fact is that the first game of every spring I pitch against Brewers - in an intrasquad game.""