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Wes Helms - Pinch Hitter
August 04, 2009 by
FishStripes
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As JCR reports, and I hope Juan, uh, Mr. Rodriguez, doesn't mind me referring to him as he is known on the site. But I'm off on a tangent, so let's get back to the story at hand.
As much as it might seem Wes Helms was born to pinch hit &mdash...
Phillies to face Brewers in NLDS
September 28, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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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...
The Grits
October 03, 2009 by
FishStripes
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The Grits
Wes Helms collecting his 17th pinch-hit with a single in the seventh, when the Marlins added insurance. Helms and teammate Ross Gload, who has 21 pinch-hits, need one more between them to tie the major-league record for most pinch-hits by a tandem.
``It means a lot...
Ross Gload and Wes Helms closing in on record
September 21, 2009 by
FishStripes
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Ross Gload and Wes Helms are closing in on the major league record for hits by a pinch-hitting tandem.
They have combined for 34 pinch hits, four off the major league record Ed Coleman (20) and Roy Pepper (18) set with the 1936 St. Louis Browns, according to Stats Inc.
Gload...
Wes Helms traded to Marlins
April 06, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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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...
Wes Helms Gets Off When You Fight
On Wednesday, a shouting match between Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla seemed to foretell the 2009 collapse of the Florida Marlins. The clubhouse was imploding along with the team's slim wild card hopes—just as Wes Helms had planned Well, not really. But Helms did hit a walk...
Taking the Helms
September 02, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Wes Helms hit a walk off home run to give the Marlins a one-run win over the Braves. Florida blew a 7-3 lead. Yunel Escobar homered in the top of the ninth to tie the game, and Helms hit just his third home run of the season to win it. The teams [...]
Quick Take On Phillies Signing of Pedro Feliz
January 28, 2008 by
reclinergm.wordpress.com
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upgrade defensively and offensively. this blog ALREADY has a post up about the upgrade (hint, reason #1- He's NOT Wes Helms)
Helms belts walk-off HR
September 02, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Wes Helms hit a game-winning home run, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez's effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night.
Sometimes the Best Gifts Come in the Most Untalented, Overpaid and Large-Headed Packages
September 29, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Quit Yer Crying, Marlins Demolish Shea Stadium
September 29, 2008 by
SporTech Matter
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The Marlins played spoiler again and it couldn't taste any better. It's a story that couldn't have been written any better. Ex Brewer (who gets booed plenty when he returns to Milwaukee) Wes Helms hit the go ahead shot to secure the Brewers into the playoffs. Your welcome...
Fish Wrap - Marlins 1 Astros 4
August 21, 2009 by
FishStripes
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
about 18 hours ago:
Florida Marlins starting pitcher Josh Johnson (55) is joined by teammates Wes Helms, left, manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) and catcher Ronny Paulino, right, while leaving...
Helms, Volstad lead Marlins past Phillies 5-3
May 25, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Playing on Memorial Day apparently agrees with Wes Helms, scion of military men and longtime admirer of the Navy SEALS.
Wes Helms: He'll do in a pinch
August 03, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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First rule in key position? Use failure to get better, stalwart hitter advises
As much as it might seem Wes Helms was born to pinch hit — and even he admits that's what it feels like he was put in this game to do — Helms was made a pinch hitter.
Phillies Drop Helms
April 02, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Wes Helms Era is over in Philadelphia. With the recent signing of Rudy Seanez, the Phillies had to get rid of one player from their roster to make room, and Helms was the victim. Helms was designated for assignment, meaning the team has 10 days to trade or release him. Helms is...
Inside Pitch: A-Rod reaches milestone in Yankees' win
The bickering Marlins had reason to smile after Wes Helms hit a game-winning homer to beat the Braves 8-7 in Miami.
Helms' homer lifts Marlins past Braves 8-7
September 02, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Wes Helms hit a game-winning homer, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez's effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night.
Marlins' hit streak reaches 11 games
August 14, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Hits keep coming: Wes Helms led off the eighth with a grounder to first that hit the bag, giving the Marlins their 10th hit. That makes 11 consecutive games with 10 or more hits for the Marlins, who become the first team to do it since the Red Sox last May 2-12.
Marlins top Cubs 5-2
July 31, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Wes Helms capped a three-run eighth with a bases-loaded, two-run double, giving the Marlins a 5-2 win over the Cubs at Land Shark Stadium.
Florida Marlins' Wes Helms: No place in Hall for drug users
June 17, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Wes Helms, a steady but unspectacular performer during 11 major-league seasons, doesn't envision himself landing in baseball's Hall of Fame. But neither does he want to see those who used performance-enhancing drugs get in, either.
Marlins beat Braves in ninth
September 02, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Wes Helms hit a game-winning home run, Dan Uggla had a two-run shot after challenging teammate Hanley Ramirez's effort, and the bickering Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Wednesday night.
Relief is on the way: Phillies Sign Veteran Pitcher Rudy Seanez
April 01, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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After yesterday's implosion, the Phillies are getting proactive in fixing their bullpen. The Phillies have signed veteran right-handed reliever Rudy Seanez. Seanez, 39, is not the savior for the bullpen, but rather a solid addition who strikes out batters at a high rate. Seanez...
Fish Wrap - Marlins 6 Dodgers 3
July 25, 2009 by
FishStripes
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by Matt Sayles - AP
about 11 hours ago:
Florida Marlins' Wes Helms follows through on an RBI-double off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los...
Mets counter Phils' Pedro Feliz signing with some dude named Johan
January 31, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Pedro Feliz is mighty, and had the Mets shaking in their boots once it was announced that the Phils signed him. The Mets counteracted with some dude named Johan....never heard of him!
My initial reaction to the Pedro Feliz deal was not positive. I saw a 32 year old, field first...
Chris Snelling on waivers, Phillies interested in Ryan Freel?
March 28, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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*Chris Snelling placed on waivers: It appears that Wes Helms has won the last bench spot over Chris Snelling, who was subsequently waived.
*Phillies interested in Ryan Freel?: Here is a rumor that makes very little sense, from MLBTraderumors.com. The Reds have been shopping Ryan...
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