WES HELMS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Atlanta Braves release Wes Helms

The Atlanta Braves have released Wes Helms, according to a Tweet by David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Braves signed Helms to a a Minor League contract on August 17 after being released by the Florida Marlins a few days prior. Florida previously extended Helms' contract for one-year at $1 million in August of 2010.  Had Helms made the Major League roster...
Via PRO Rumors  |  September 01, 2011

Braves sign veteran 3B Helms to minor league deal

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran third baseman Wes Helms to a minor league contract on Wednesday. Helms returns to the Peach State after being drafted by the Braves in 1994. The 35-year-old Helms also spent parts of four seasons with Atlanta. He struggled this season with the Florida Marlins, batting .191 with six RBIs in 69 games. Helms was released last Saturday. Helms will...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  August 17, 2011

Braves bring back a familiar face, Wes Helms

The Atlanta Braves are bringing back infielder Wes Helms, signing him to a minor league deal less than a week after he was released by the Florida Marlins. The Braves said Wednesday that Helms will report to Triple-A Gwinnett this weekend and likely join the Braves when the rosters are expanded Sept. 1 to provide another right-handed bat off the bench. The Marlins released Helms...
Via AP on Fox  |  August 17, 2011

Florida Marlins release Wes Helms

The Florida Marlins have released Wes Helms, Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post reports. The Marlins previously extended Helms' contract for one-year at $1 million in August 2011. Image by Sue Elias used under the Creative Commons License. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  August 13, 2011

Florida Marlins extend contract of Wes Helms

Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post tweets that the Florida Marlins have signed a contract extension with Wes Helms for one-year for $1 million. Helms was involved in a series of trade rumors leading up to the July 31st trade deadline. However, nothing formal was made public. The 34-year-old third baseman is hitting .226/.301/.362 in 90 games for the Marlins this season. Helms is...
Via PRO Rumors  |  August 18, 2010

Horrific Allergic Reaction to Shaving Cream Pie Celebration Temporarily Shelves Marlins’ Helms

Wes Is a Mess. Wes Helms' bad day was only temporary. MIAMI (Sportsman’s Daily Wire Service) Florida Marlins infielder Wes Helms was at the center of this past Sunday afternoon’s walk off win against the Atlanta Braves. But the usual post game shaving cream pie celebration took a left turn into what can only be described as a cataclysmic horror show. Helms is severely allergic...
Via Sportsman's Daily  |  July 28, 2010

Wes Helms latest Marlin to get creamed

(Posted by Ted Hutton) Remember how everyone was so depressed after Saturday’s game? Nothing that a little shaving cream won’t cure. That’s cream as in face-full-of, which happens when a Marlin gets a walk-off hit. Sunday it was Wes Helms, as the Marlins completed a pretty impressive home stand, going 7-3 (with 4 of those wins walk-offs) and winning all three series in...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  July 25, 2010

New York Yankees showing interest in Wes Helms

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com says that Florida Marlins’ Wes Helms has caught the attention of the New York Yankees. Helms would bring a versatile third baseman, first baseman, designated hitter and pinch hitter to the Yankee’s roster. Additionally he has playoff experience with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. A number of scouts, including the Yankees’, are...
Via PRO Rumors  |  July 17, 2010

Phillies to face Brewers in NLDS

The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Playoffs. Despite the Phillies winning their second National League East division title in as many years, thereby ensuring their season would continue into October, their playoff opponents were as yet unknown by the start of Sunday's season finale. The New York...
Via Hot Stove Philly  |  September 28, 2008

Wes Helms traded to Marlins

Looks like the Phillies will get something for Wes Helms after all. Helms was designated for assignment last Wednesday, and the speculation was that the Phillies would lose him for nothing. After 10 days Helms would have been free to sign with any team, but, according to Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phils managed to trade him to the Marlins for cash. This could...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  April 06, 2008
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