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Wes Helms Wire

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  1. Florida Marlins complete Lindstrom deal, nab Rule 5 pickRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... Beinfest said. So why a third baseman? It's not a glaring need, considering the Marlins have Jorge Cantu there, Wes Helms in reserve and Gaby Sanchez and Logan Morrison to man first. Jimenez, 25, has plenty of eye-catching attributes. In addition to ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Matt Lindstrom, Jorge Cantu, Gaby Sanchez

  2. Going... Going... Gload to PhilliesRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 9 | NBC Philadelphia

    ... Beinfest declared Florida's intention to keep him. Beinfest's reasons were obvious: together with former Phillie Wes Helms, Gload was part of one of the best pinch-hitting tandems in baseball history -- their 38 hits tied the major league record for ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Ross Gload, Baseball Players, Ryan Howard, Matt Stairs, Florida Marlins

  3. Going... Going... Gload to Phillies

    Tuesday Dec 8 | NBC Miami

    ... Marlins VP Larry Beinfest declared Florida's intention to keep him. Beinfest's reasons were obvious: together with Wes Helms, Gload was part of one of the best pinch-hitting tandems in baseball history -- their 38 hits tied the major league record ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Ross Gload, Baseball Players

  4. Donnelly, Gload file for free agency

    Nov 5, 2009 | Major League Baseball

    ... Gload was acquired from the Royals late in Spring Training, and the 33-year-old collected 21 pinch-hits. Gload and Wes Helms combined for 38 such hits, becoming the second pair of teammates since 1900 to have that many. For the St. Louis Browns in ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Brendan Donnelly, Baseball Players, Ross Gload

  5. Mets Reyes Has Leg Surgery

    Oct 15, 2009 | WCBS-TV New York

    Share + Oct 15, 2009 1:50 pm US/Eastern Click to enlarge 1 of 1 Third base umpire Jerry Meals makes the safe call as the Mets' Jose Reyes beats the tag from Wes Helms of the Florida Marlins for a first-inning triple on April 29, 2009.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, National League, National League East, Baseball Players, Jose Reyes, Florida Marlins

  6. Is Gonzalez out?Read the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... rumors caught Gonzalez and others off guard. "It kind of shocked me when I heard it with the job he's done," said Wes Helms after the 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Phillies on Sunday. "We've had a lot of ups and downs during the season. He's done well ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Cody Ross

  7. Florida Marlins' season reaches end with extra-inning lossRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | Miami.com

    Wes Helms stretched his arm and body as far as he possibly could. But he couldn't come up with Paul Hoover's soft liner, which glanced off the third baseman's glove for the game-ending hit.

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  8. Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan caps a stellar season

    Oct 4, 2009 | Palm Beach Post

    ... record. "I would vote for him just because of his last two months, especially. It's like it is easy for him," said Wes Helms, referring to Coghlan's August and September tear. Hanley Ramirez, who didn't play Sunday because of a right knee bruise, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Chris Coghlan, National League, Hanley Ramirez

  9. Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez's job could be in jeopardyRead the original story

    Oct 4, 2009 | Palm Beach Post

    ... was the last thing players thought would be an issue Sunday. "It kind of shocked me when I heard it," infielder Wes Helms said of the rumors. "He has done a great job considering he has had a low payroll and a young team." Gonzalez, 45, wouldn't say ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, National League East, Florida Marlins, Baseball Players, Cody Ross

  10. Despite win, Marlins lamenting not making the playoffsRead the original story

    Oct 4, 2009 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... and other uniformed personnel off guard. "It kind of shocked me when I heard it with the job he's done," said Wes Helms , following the 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Phillies . "We've had a lot of ups and downs during the season. He's done well to keep ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Cody Ross

  11. Marlins may have interest in ValentineRead the original story

    Oct 4, 2009 | Major League Baseball

    ... had a league-low $36 million payroll. "I think it says a lot with all the youth he's had here," Marlins veteran Wes Helms said of Gonzalez. "He's not really had a veteran team, so he's had to do a lot more to keep everything in line, and keep ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball

  12. Despite third-highest win total, Florida Marlins not happy with season

    Oct 3, 2009 | The Miami Herald

    ... the first time all spring, the Marlins on Tuesday were one out away from defensive perfection. But third baseman Wes Helms booted a routine ground ball for an error, and the bumbling run of fielding blunders continued. Manager Fredi Gonzalez turned ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Josh Johnson, Baseball Players, Chris Volstad, Jorge Cantu

  13. In review, Diaz sees error in baserunningRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | Major League Baseball

    ... he suddenly found himself in no-man's land and unable to dive back to third base ahead of the catcher's throw to Wes Helms. In this type of situation, the decision-making responsibilities are solely placed on the runner. It wasn't third-base coach ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Matt Diaz, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Florida Marlins, Brendan Donnelly, Ronny Paulino

  14. Florida Marlins know a larger payroll means some players won't return in 2010

    Oct 1, 2009 | Palm Beach Post

    ... agents. "Maybe one or two guys are gone. You've got to deal with that and move forward,'' said veteran infielder Wes Helms, who is signed through next season. "This is a very promising organization. They've shown they can win with a low payroll, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Dan Uggla, Jeremy Hermida, Cody Ross

  15. Braves fall shortRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... a play." As Diaz scrambled back toward the base, Paulino recovered the ball and rifled a throw to third baseman Wes Helms, who applied the tag for the final out. Diaz shouted into his helmet as he walked toward the dugout. Braves players and fans ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Matt Diaz, Florida Marlins, Ronny Paulino

  16. Coghlan continues to rack up the hitsRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... Chuck Klein (50) in 1928. The last rookie with 47 hits in any month was Wally Moon (52) in July 1954. In a pinch: Wes Helms ' ninth-inning pinch-hit was his 16th. Helms, a .333 pinch-hitter this season, has combined with Ross Gload on 36 pinch-hits. ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Chris Coghlan, Ross Gload, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball

  17. Braves' dramatic rally falls shortRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... a play." As Diaz scrambled back toward the base, Paulino recovered the ball and rifled a throw to third baseman Wes Helms, who applied the tag for the final out. Diaz shouted into his helmet as he walked toward the dugout. Braves players and fans ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Matt Diaz, Florida Marlins, Ronny Paulino

  18. Helms receives Marlins honor

    Sep 30, 2009 | The Gaston Gazette

    Gastonia's Wes Helms was honored Monday by the South Florida chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

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  19. Marlins' Ross Gload would like to stay in Miami

    Sep 30, 2009 | Sun-Sentinel

    ... Marlin next year." The Marlins would probably love to bring back Gload for around the $950,000 they're paying Wes Helms . The left-handed hitting Gload set the single-season franchise record for pinch hits (20) and he's arguably the best defensive ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, Ross Gload, Baseball Players, Brendan Donnelly, Kiko Calero

  20. Pat Misch pitches 8-hitter for first complete game to help Mets beat Marlins 4-0Read the original story

    Sep 27, 2009 | Sun-Sentinel

    ... last week of the season, either in the wild card or division, it shows what kind of year you've had," infielder Wes Helms said. "This is something these kids can learn from and take it into next year." The Marlins concluded the home portion of the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball Players, Jamie Moyer