Marlins Acquire Wes Helms

[love_that_reefer]

Marlins acquired infielder Wes Helms from the Phillies for cash considerations.
Helms hit .329/.390/.575 in 240 at-bats for the Marlins in 2006, earning him the multiyear deal the Phillies would soon come to regret. They're likely giving the Marlins a portion of the $2.9 million he was still owed. Helms will serve as a backup at third and first. It's possible he'll begin getting most of the playing time at third if Jorge Cantu falters.

Its a good pickup for the Marlins but that's the only team it would be good for. Helms and Cantu at third make for a decent platoon and neither are real starters. Plus the Marlins didn't have to give up any talent for him.

[realmofotalk]

Genius move. Another player to block Dallas McPherson.

[love_that_reefer]

McPherson had his chance to be the third baseman and blew it in spring training. Injuries and no offense get you AAA work.

[brewersfan19]

The Brewers had the same ill feelings when they signed Helms also. Too much $$$ for the amount of return production from him. Helms=Bust


He may do well in Florida. He can relax and just play. No expectations.

[Saber]

No expectations at all.

[Kingdom]

A decent platoon for A ball maybe.