Yardbarker: Wes Helms

Marlins file for free agency

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:55:51 -0500

All of the Marlins eligible for free agency have filed, as expected. Nick Johnson made an impact with the Marlins. But unless Florida works out a contract with the veteran, those 35 games may be the extent of Johnson's tenure with the organization. Johnson formally filed for free agency on Friday, along with reliever Kiko Calero, who became a valuable performer in the back end of the bullpen. The filing period began on Thursday, and now all four of Florida's eligible ...

The Grits

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:19:52 -0500

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 to us because that's been our role this year,'' Helms said.

Ross Gload and Wes Helms closing in on record

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:14:42 -0500

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 has 19 and Helms 15. The record is doable but it isn't going to be easy. Then again, pinch-hitting isn't easy and the Grits make it seem like it is. With Gload's next pinch-hit he will b...

Wes Helms Gets Off When You Fight

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:40:00 -0500

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 off homer last night to beat the Braves 8-7. And afterward, he credited the altercation between Uggla and Ramirez as the emotional prod the Marlins needed to stay alive: "It's like us and kids," Helms...

Helms belts walk-off HR

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:27:31 -0500

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.

Taking the Helms

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:01:32 -0500

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 [...]

Fish Wrap - Marlins 1 Astros 4

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:56:26 -0500

More photos » 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 the game in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Houston. Johnson earned the loss as the Astros won 4-1. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) Browse more ph...

Wes Helms - Pinch Hitter

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:30:39 -0500

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 — and even he admits that's what it feels like he was put in this game to do — Helms was made a pinch hitter.Sure, there's plenty of intrinsic talent involved. Make no mistake, Helms is six pinch hits ...

Sometimes the Best Gifts Come in the Most Untalented, Overpaid and Large-Headed Packages

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:39:55 -0500

Quit Yer Crying, Marlins Demolish Shea Stadium

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:55:46 -0500

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 Brew crew, now send that team a Brat or two. The real story here is the fanbase that supports the Mets. I do not think in my 20+ years of watching baseball have ever experienced a more pissed off, classless bu...

Phillies to face Brewers in NLDS

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:32:45 -0500

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 Mets and the Brewers started the day tied for the National League Wild Card. The Mets played their last game ever at Shea Stadium against the Florida Marlins, while the Brewers were ending their season in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, who have long since sown up their own playoff birth. Turns out it was a former Phillies that did in the Mets, as Wes Helms' pinch hit homerun in the eighth inning puts the Marlins up for good, effectively ending the Amazin's season. The Phillies were 5-1 against the Brew Crew this season, including a four game sweep of them at home earlier this month. More playoff details to follow.

Wes Helms traded to Marlins

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:55:01 -0500

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 be one of Pat Gillick's best moves ever: actually getting something in exchange for Helms. Helms returns to Fl...

Quick Take On Phillies Signing of Pedro Feliz

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:54:30 -0500

upgrade defensively and offensively. this blog ALREADY has a post up about the upgrade (hint, reason #1- He's NOT Wes Helms)