Team Fielding Series: Florida Marlins
The Florida Marlins (or Miami Marlins as they will be next season) have traditionally been a poor fielding team. Simply put, they’ve had to pinch pennies wherever possible and fielding became one of those areas they were willing to sacrifice. Even their stars were subpar defenders. Heck, their double play combination, until this season, was arguably the worst double play combination...
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
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Florida Marlins: Proud papa Pudge Rodriguez watches son in pro ball
I feel old.
Came across this story about ex-MarlinPudge Rodriguz watching his son, Dereck, take part in the Minnesota Twins’ instructional league in Fort Myers. The Twins drafted Dereck, an outfielder, in the sixth round in June.
I remember watching father and son play catch in front of the Marlins’ dugout during the 2003 season. Dereck was a spindly 11-year-old then...
Via Sun Sentinel
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October 12, 2011
Polly Turned 36
When is the last time the Phillies had a good all-around third baseman? Certainly not since the departure of Scott Rolen in July of 2002. Placido Polanco (2002), then David Bell (2003-2006), then No-Hit Nunez/Wes Helms/Greg Dobbs (2007), then Pedro Feliz (2008-2009), and now Polanco again (2010-2011). Ugh!Polly just turned 36 years old yesterday and is still under contract for the...
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October 11, 2011
Polly Turned 36
When is the last time the Phillies had a good all-around third baseman? Certainly not since the departure of Scott Rolen in July of 2002. Placido Polanco (2002), then David Bell (2003-2006), then No-Hit Nunez/Wes Helms/Greg Dobbs (2007), then Pedro Feliz (2008-2009), and now Polanco again (2010-2011). Ugh!Polly just turned 36 years old yesterday and is still under contract for the...
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October 11, 2011
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October 11, 2011
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
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September 01, 2011
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September 01, 2011
Braves Release Wes Helms
The Braves released Wes Helms barely two weeks after signing him, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (on Twitter). The infielder's heel is bothering him and he told Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez that he wouldn't be able to help as anticipated.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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September 01, 2011
News briefs: Braves sign former player Helms to minor league deal
Wednesday's MLB news briefs: 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.
Via CBSSports.com
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August 17, 2011
Braves ink Helms to Minor League deal
Wes Helms has signed a Minor League contract with the Braves and will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. He will likely remain in the Minors until Major League rosters expand in September.
Via mlb.com
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August 17, 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
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August 17, 2011
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August 17, 2011
Helms back with Braves
Veteran infielder Wes Helms is back with the organization he began his professional baseball career with - the Atlanta Braves.
Via Miami Herald
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August 17, 2011
Helms returns to Braves with minor league deal
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.
Via ESPN
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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
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August 17, 2011
Braves sign Wes Helms to Minor League contract
According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have signed Wes Helms to a Minor League contract.
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August 17, 2011
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August 17, 2011
Braves Sign Wes Helms
The Braves have signed Wes Helms to a minor league contract, reports Dave O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (on Twitter).
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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August 17, 2011
Logan Morrison Was Demoted Because Wes Helms Is A Super-Secret Double-Agent Mole: A Theory
Marlins outfielder/tweeter Logan Morrison was demoted to AAA New Orleans on Saturday night. It was a weird demotion, because Morrison ranks second in OPS on the team (ahead of first baseman Gaby Sanchez, and any outfielders who might replace him) and because the Marlins are 56-64, burnt toast.More »
Via Deadspin
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August 15, 2011
Marlins OF Morrison mulling grievance against club
The agent for demoted Florida Marlins slugger Logan Morrison is investigating filing a grievance against the club.
Morrison's agent, Fred Wray, told the Palm Beach Post he is planning to consult with the player's union over Morrison's situation.
The Marlins optioned Morrison to Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday. He has struggled since the All-Star break, batting...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011
Transaction Analysis Blog: Morrison Demoted by R.J. Anderson
Florida Marlins
Optioned OF-L Logan Morrison to Triple-A New Orleans. [8/13]
Released 3B-R Wes Helms. [8/13]
Recalled SS-R Osvaldo Martinez and purchased the contract of 3B-R Jose Lopez from Triple-A New Orleans. [8/14]
A few days after Derrek Lee arrived in Pittsburgh, he appeared on Intentional Talk. I had the television on the network prior to the show coming on, but I held...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011
Marlins bring back Lopez, Martinez
The Marlins surprised many when they demoted Logan Morrison and released Wes Helms following Saturday's loss. On Sunday, the team added two familiar names back to its big league roster when it selected infielder Jose Lopez and recalled infielder Ozzie Martinez from Triple-A New Orleans.
Via mlb.com
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August 14, 2011
Marlins recall INF Ossie Martinez, INF Jose Lopez
The Marlins released infielder Wes Helms and demoted outfielder Logan Morrison Saturday evening. Sunday, they made corresponding roster moves to fill out the 25-man roster.
The Marlins recall infielders Osvaldo Martinez and Jose Lopez.
Martinez was batting under .200 with the Marlins and should serve as depth with Hanley Ramirez and Omar Infante sitting on the DL. Lopez has not...
Via Rant Sports
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August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011
Marlins make some changes: LoMo optioned; Helms released
The Florida Marlins made some changes to their roster Saturday afternoon. I feel like at least one of these moves are surprising.
The Twitter Professor outfielder Logan Morrison has been optioned to Triple-A New Orleans following the 3-0 loss to the Giants in which Morrison after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
Morrison seemed to have been the center of the new face Marlins...
Via Rant Sports
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August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011
Marlins option Morrison, release Helms
The Florida Marlins optioned left fielder Logan Morrison to Triple-A New Orleans and released infielder Wes Helms following Saturday's 3-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Via Miami Herald
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August 14, 2011
Helms released, Morrison sent to Triple A after Florida Marlins’ loss to Giants
Florida outfielder Logan Morrison was sent down to Triple A, and veteran Wes Helms was released after the team’s eighth loss in nine days.
Via Miami Herald
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August 14, 2011
Helms Released, Morrison Demoted
Following Saturday’s game, the Florida Marlins made two major moves to the roster as they released veteran Wes Helms and optioned Logan Morrison to AAA New Orleans. The Marlins are expected to fill both roster spots prior to Sunday’s series finale vs the San Francisco Giants. Wes Helms was on a one year contract with [...]
Via MarlinsBaseball.com
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August 13, 2011
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August 13, 2011
Marlins send Morrison to minors; release Helms
The Florida Marlins have optioned left fielder Logan Morrison to Triple-A New Orleans and released veteran Wes Helms.
Via ESPN
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August 13, 2011
Marlins option LoMo, release veteran Helms
Following Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Giants, the Marlins optioned Logan Morrison to Triple-A New Orleans and released veteran infielder Wes Helms.
Via mlb.com
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August 13, 2011
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