Old Time Mets: Remembering Ray Sadecki
Anyone out there remember Ray Sadecki? He was a starter/reliever for the Mets from 1970-1974 and was the kind of pitcher the Mets could actually use right now because of his effectiveness in that role.
They could have also used Sadecki in 2007 or 2008, which is when I chose his name on the LoHud blog when John Delcos was running the site before Howard Megdal. Those two seasons will...
Parnell avoids arbitration
Photo by Michael BaronThe Mets have avoided arbitration  with reliever Bobby Parnell by signing him for 1.7M for the 2013 season (source NY ESPN). Parnell is controlled through 2015 and still has a chance to become an elite closer.  To this point he has had a roller coaster ride, at times looking dominant and then when he was relied upon falling on his face. Parnell reminds me...
The Frown Is Right Side Up
Well, so much for Aaron Heilman forming his first smile in eight years, as his Notre Dame Fighting Irish were clobbered by the Crimson Tide of Alabama 42-14. Heilman must have watched this blowout and saw 11 Yadier Molinas wearing crimson.
Maybe one day, Heilman will form a smile in response to some positive stimuli. But look at him. He's obviously upset. But how can you...
This Doesn't Happen Very Often
See the picture above? That's right, it's Aaron Heilman smiling, something that has not happened since April 15th, 2005. That will change tonight. Why? Well, I have reasoning for making this prediction ... good, solid football reasoning. But something tells me that you could care less to read it. So as the corners of Heilman's lips curve upwards, expect a loud scream...
Not So Fast My Friends
For those thinking that momentum is squarely with the Giants remember this: this isn't the first time Chris Carpenter lost a game 6 in the NLCS on the road. The team he lost to had enough momentum to make Sir Issac Newton say "damn". You know what happened in Game 7.My prediction: Brian Wilson makes a miraculous comeback from his injury to pitch the top of the ninth...
Series Preview: Mets @ Pirates
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania…one of my all-time favorite cities, and home of one of the worst Mets memories of my life.
It was September of 2006, my girlfriend and I had booked a trip to see the Mets face the Pirates long before the standings looked the way they did.
As we walked the Clemente Bridge, you would have thought you were at Shea West. More Mets fans than Buccos fans, and...
What An Odd Game
I have seen my fair share of memorable baseball games at the ballpark. In Baltimore I saw Lee Mazzilli throw bubblegum out onto the field after a Chris Gomez foul ball was correctly called a foul ball instead of a home run. I saw Nick Markakis hit three home runs in one game. I’ve seen Chris Capuano pitch an incredible game, one of the best pitched games of the 2011 season. Iâ...
Projections for the 2012 Diamondbacks' Pitchers
In one year, things have really changed for the Diamondbacks' pitching staff. One year ago, the team was trying to pick between Zach Duke, Armando Galarraga, Barry Enright, and Aaron Heilman for the back end of the rotation. The bullpen was coming off a historically bad season in 2010, and was hoping for improvement from newcomers J.J. Putz and David Hernandez. As we head into...
P Aaron Heilman: Signed to minor league deal; assigned to Triple-A
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Rangers finalize Opening Day roster
FRISCO, Texas -- The Texas Rangers finalized their Opening Day roster Wednesday by officially purchasing the contract of left-hander Robbie Ross and utility infielder Alberto Gonzalez.
To clear room on the 40-man roster, the club has designated right-hander Cody Eppley for assignment.
Texas also put right-hander Yoshinori Tateyama on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back muscle...
State of the Mariners – weekly notebook | April 1st
And so it begins
Welcome to the first edition of the State of the Mariners update for the 2012 regular season. In these weekly updates you will find all the information and news regarding the Seattle Mariners Baseball Franchise.
Upcoming Match Ups
The Mariners will continue with spring training games until this weekend when the team will restart their regular season with a two...
Spring brings question: Time to hang 'em up?
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The past two offseasons have been times of uncertainty for Kevin Millwood.
It wasnt long ago that Millwood was one of the elite pitchers in baseball. Back in 1999, the then-24-year-old led the World Series-bound Atlanta Braves in ERA and strikeouts no small feat on a starting staff that included Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. Millwood has always been...
Spring brings question: Time to hang 'em up?
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The past two offseasons have been times of uncertainty for Kevin Millwood.
It wasnt long ago that Millwood was one of the elite pitchers in baseball. Back in 1999, the then-24-year-old led the World Series-bound Atlanta Braves in ERA and strikeouts no small feat on a starting staff that included Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. Millwood has always been...
An Interesting Match
Maybe it's just me, but when I saw this headline matched up with this picture I lmfao'd. P.S. Aaron Heilman is not retiring ... yet. Check out the article if you want some perspective.
When is it time to hang up the cleats?
The past two offseasons have been times of uncertainty for Kevin Millwood.
It wasn't long ago that Millwood was one of the elite pitchers in baseball. Back in 1999 the then-24-year-old led the World Series-bound Atlanta Braves in ERA and strikeouts -- no small feat on a starting staff that included Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. Millwood has always been steady, sometimes...
Mariners make second round of 2012 roster cuts
Seven more moved to the minors
Not that it wasn’t expected to happen, after all, this is a part of MLB baseball that young players have gotten used to on their journey to the big leagues.
On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners reduced their spring training roster by seven players, and two of the players cut were a surprise to this guy. The cutting of pitcher Aaron Heilman, and outfielder...
Batista taking on a Roberto Hernandez role...
Photo by Michael Baron Entering the 2006 season Aaron Heilman, despite wanting to be a starter felt he was prepared for his role as a late inning reliever thanks, in part due to the mentor-ship of Roberto Hernandez.Heilman said he would be even better prepared in 2006 for bullpen work, which he had not regularly done since closing early in his Notre Dame career. He praised former...
Mets360 podcast with Howard Megdal
Earlier today Howard Megdal, the hardest working man in the blogosphere, sat down and gave his thoughts on a variety of topics. Howard gave insights into the Madoff clawback suits and how we came to where we are today with Judge Rakoff. During the podcast, Howard also shared thoughts on his campaign for GM, the team’s decision on how to allocate its limited resources, what he’s...
Reunited And It Feels ... So ... Creepy
I know being in a division the defending A.L. champions and the team that just got Albert Pujols can drive a team to do drastic things. But this is over the top.If the Seattle Mariners really wanted to reunite people, they could have tried Loggins and Messina. Or the cast of Cheers. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, for crying out loud! But these two? These are the two you want to...
Mets Jambalinka: Kevin Mitchell, Aaron Heilman and Bud Selig
We like to try different things here at Mets360. Now some of these work out great, like Card of the Week, Mets Minors and Mets Notes did for us last year. Some don’t work out so well and we stop doing them and move on to other things. So, starting this week we’re going to try a links column.
It’s always a tricky thing doing a links column, as you’re inviting your readers...
Offseason Notes, With at Least One Reference to 1992
Like many prospect mavens, Eddie Vedder is keen on Oakland prospect Michael Choice.
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Offseason Notes.
1. Assorted Headlines
2. Prospecting: John Sickels’ Top-20 List for Oakland
3. Crowdsourcing Broadcasters: L.A. Dodgers Television (Away Games)
Assorted Headlines
Bowker Released, Will Likely Play in Japan...
M's bring reliever Heilman back with minor-league deal, invite to camp
The Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman to a minor-league contract with an invite to the Mariners' major-league spring training camp.
Mariners sign reliever Aaron Heilman to minor-league deal
Veteran right-handed relief pitcher Aaron Heilman has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners, with an invitation to major-league spring training.
Seattle agrees to minor league deal with Heilman
The Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman to a minor league contract with an invite to the Mariners' major league spring training camp.
The Mariners announced the contract on Tuesday. It will be his second stint with the Mariners, although Heilman's first season in Seattle never got started as he was traded to the Chicago Cubs before the 2009 season...
Heilman Signs With The Mariners
Free Agent right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman signed a Minor League deal with Seattle on Tuesday and will get a shot in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.
The former Met Heilman was initially shipped to Seattle in the three team, 12 player trade that landed the Mets J.J. Putz before the 2009 season.
Heilman, 33, has been one of baseball’s most durable bullpen men over...
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