Cubs Trade for Heilman

[catman]

For Garret Olson and Ronny Cedeno. Here is a story:
Chicago Cubs get Seattle Mariners' Aaron Heilman for two players - ESPN
I like this move on both sides (it favors the Mariners a bit). Olson gets a chance to compete for a starting spot with the Mariners and Cedeno solidifies their infield, offering the ability to play 2B and SS pretty well. Heilman could step in as a starter or work out of the bullpen. He has a lot of major-league experience.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Hope Heilman didn't buy a house in Seattle

[ljshorty89]

I dunno, it just seems like the Cubs are giving up a lot, especially considering they already have Zambrano, Harden, Lilly, Dempster in the rotation and Marmol, Marshall, and Samardzija, Gaudin, Gregg in the pen. It's not like they had much of a need for Heilman, and Olson could have been fine in the 5 spot in the rotation too(if that's what they plan on doing with Heilman).

[rockin500]

cedeno didnt have much of a spot, and olsen i dont believe was ever in their long term plans. They gave up Pie for Olsen, but he was out of options anyways and likely wasnt going to be much of a contributor.

Not sure if i really like the deal. I'd have preferred it if they could have tried to revive the Peavy talks instead, since olsen was one of the guys who san diego wanted.

[ljshorty89]

But Cedeno is a solid bench player/injury replacement, and Olson is about the same as Heilman(assuming they move Heilman to the rotation). So, I see no reason to make this deal...

[rockin500]

But Cedeno is a solid bench player/injury replacement, and Olson is about the same as Heilman(assuming they move Heilman to the rotation). So, I see no reason to make this deal...

cedeno is a fine defensive shortstop. unfortunately, his bat isnt all that great (though last year was pretty good for him).

And i think HE was out of options too. They have too many infielders as is.

[ljshorty89]

I guess. Just hope Heilman is better than last year, cuz if he doesn't find himself, this could go down as an ugly trade.

[rockin500]

I guess. Just hope Heilman is better than last year, cuz if he doesn't find himself, this could go down as an ugly trade.

oh i totally agree with you. not so much that they gave up a couple of chips, but that they got nothing in return really.

[catman]

The way I see it, Heilman comes in and gets the set-up role for the Cubs. He allows Samardzija a chance to get more experience in the majors without having too much pressure on him. If Marmol has trouble, Heilman could close a few games.
From the Mariners' side, Cedeno gives them depth in the middle infield and Olson gives them a potential 5th starter. Also, this gives them the option of moving Morrow back into the closer's role.