Relief Pitcher: Heilman still wants to Start
In a report for the Daily News, Adam Rubin takes a closer look at Aaron Heilman, whose agent says the pitcher does not want to be traded, he wants to be a starting pitcher.
…well, my sense is that both may eventually come true…
Rubin writes, “There’s an organizational split about Heilman – with chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon wanting him to remain and other key front-office personnel favoring a trade,” according to a source with knowledge of the team’s internal discussions.
The Rockies, Cardinals, Cubs, D’Backs, A’s, Rays and Rangers have all shown interest in Heilman, according to various reports.
…as i wrote the other day, from what i can gather, the Mets are working to trade for a relief pitcher who has experience as a closer…in addition to signing one of Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes or Kerry Wood…
…at the same time, i continue to get the sense heilman will eventually be traded…
…at the same time, the Rockies continue to be mentioned as having interest in heilman…
…so, as i suggested the other day, i’m starting to think the Mets could eventually work out a trade with heilman, and a prospect, in exchange for Huston Street, i.e., a relief pitcher with a experience as a closer…or so i hope…
As Rubin points out, Heilman is 5–13 with a 5.93 ERA in 25 starts between 2003 and 2005.
