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Aaron Heilman - August 2008

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The Most Inexplicable Headline Imaginable
The Most Inexplicable Headline Imaginable
legendofcecilioguante.com — "Aaron Heilman Has Mets Confidence." This is not the headline I was waiting to see.... (more) The Most Inexplicable Headline Imaginable
In Defense of Aaron Heilman
dugoutcentral.com — Amazing how one event can change a player's performance. Aaron Heilman just made one big mistake.... (more) In Defense of Aaron Heilman
Mets Rumors: Why move Scott Schoeneweis?
Mets Rumors: Why move Scott Schoeneweis?
theropolitans.com — I keep reading that the Mets might move Scott Schoeneweis. Why? Schoeneweis has been one of the... best arms in the bullpen all year long. He's had a nice bounceback year after last year's performance. I would hope the Mets would be able to land a solid arm in return if they do trade him away. Without Schoeneweis, the bullpen would be much worse off than before. He's the third best reliever in ... (more) Mets Rumors: Why move Scott Schoeneweis?
I hate The Wave; Sign the petition to end it
I hate The Wave; Sign the petition to end it
theropolitans.com — I love when crowds cheer and chant for their teams. I love when the whole stadium sings... along to "Eres Aqui" or "Joseeeeeee Jose Jose Jose!" But I absolutely despise when people do " The Wave ." Never in my baseball-loving days have I ever been as mad at such a large number of people as on Monday when the Mets were playing the Pirates. It didn't help that the Mets were letting another win slip ... (more) I hate The Wave; Sign the petition to end it
Early Morning Madness: Aaron Heilman at closer is a bad idea
theropolitans.com — Don't ever make the fans sit through that again. When he came into the inning, was there... anyone who has watched this team over the last few years that he would make it through the inning unscathed? (more) Early Morning Madness: Aaron Heilman at closer is a bad idea
As if you haven't read enough about the Mets bullpen already
As if you haven't read enough about the Mets bullpen already
theropolitans.com — I give you two more articles from the mainstream media. The first is from Senor Bill Madden... of the Daily News. In it, he ponders who the Mets will use at closer with Billy Wagner on the shelf indefinitely. While he comes to absolutely no conclusion whatsoever, he does point out that both Huston Street and Brian Fuentes would be way too expensive to attempt to pick up. Madden: For his part, ... (more) As if you haven't read enough about the Mets bullpen already
New York Mets' bullpen not built for October
New York Mets' bullpen not built for October
nj.com — John Munson / The Star-LedgerNew York Mets fans, do you trust Scott Schoenweiss to get big outs... in October?NEW YORK--Good. Fine. They held on against the Braves long enough for the offense to get to Atlanta's bullpen. A nifty turning... (more) New York Mets' bullpen not built for October
With Billy Wagner still out, who will be the Mets' closer?
nydailynews.com — (Page 2 of 2) "Since I've had the opportunity to close, I've felt more comfortable now that... I've had a few opportunities under my belt," Heilman said. Still, Manuel, at least at this juncture, does not seem inclined to look for exclusivity in the ... (more) With Billy Wagner still out, who will be the Mets' ...
Mets' bullpen fails again late (AP)
Mets' bullpen fails again late (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Aaron Heilman issued a bases-loaded walk to Josh Willingham in the ninth inning as the sputtering New... York Mets' bullpen failed again in a 4-3 loss to the Florida Marlins on Saturday night. Mike Pelfrey worked 6 2-3 solid innings before handing ... (more) Mets' bullpen fails again late (AP)
Heilman walks home winning run as Mets collapse
Heilman walks home winning run as Mets collapse
sports.espn.go.com — Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (more) Heilman walks home winning run as Mets collapse
Game Recap: Mets 6 -- Marlins 2
Game Recap: Mets 6 -- Marlins 2
theropolitans.com — The Mets turned the tables today, and it all worked out.... (more) Game Recap: Mets 6 -- Marlins 2
Daniel Murphy gets the call
Daniel Murphy gets the call
nydailynews.com — Turns out Omar Minaya wasn’t kidding when he suggested a group of five core prospects could have... an impact on the team after no activity at the trading deadline. As you may have read in today’s late editions of the Daily News, prospect ... (more) Daniel Murphy gets the call
Padres vs. Mets - Box Score - August 05, 2008
scores.espn.go.com — BATTING HR: K Kouzmanoff (16, 4th inning off M Pelfrey 0 on, 2 Out); A Gonzalez (27,... 6th inning off M Pelfrey 0 on, 1 Out); J Gerut (8, 9th inning off A Heilman 2 on, 1 Out) RBI: K Kouzmanoff (57), A Gonzalez (84), J Gerut 3 (27) 2-out RBI: K ... (more) Padres vs. Mets - Box Score - August 05, 2008
My Case for Heilman
hotfootblog.com — At Hot Foot, Andrew Beaton defends Aaron Heilman amidst the tendency of Mets fans to bash him... lately. (more) My Case for Heilman
The Associated Press: Mets put closer Billy Wagner on 15-day DL
ap.google.com — 2 days ago NEW YORK (AP) Billy Wagner was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with... a strained left forearm, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they chase a playoff spot. It's a huge blow to the Mets, even though Wagner ... (more) The Associated Press: Mets put closer Billy Wagner on ...
                  Mets' bullpen looks anything but amazin'
Mets' bullpen looks anything but amazin'
sportingnews.com — I believed Mets manager Jerry Manuel when he said he'd use a closer-by-committee approach in the absence... of Billy Wagner, but I bet even he didn't think he'd be interpreting that statement so literally during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Padres. The ... (more) Mets' bullpen looks anything but ...
Bullpen slowly coming together | mets.com: News
newyork.mets.mlb.com — NEW YORK -- When the Mets placed closer Billy Wagner on the disabled list on Tuesday with... a strained left forearm, it left a hole in the back end of the bullpen. The rest of New York's relievers had proved effective through most of the season, but ... (more) Bullpen slowly coming together | mets.com: News
The Most Hilarious Title of an Article This Year
The Most Hilarious Title of an Article This Year
metslifers.blogspot.com — So I went to Mets.com over vacation to catch a little of the Mets series against the... Marlins on the MLB gameday audio when I came across an article that literally had me laughing out loud. The title of the article was " Mets Bullpen Slowly Coming ... (more) The Most Hilarious Title of an Article This Year
Pirates 7, Mets 5: Mets Send Out an S O S (Save Our Starters)
Pirates 7, Mets 5: Mets Send Out an S O S (Save Our Starters)
nytimes.com — The bullpen’s woeful performance ruined what the Mets had spent all season waiting for — a dominant... outing from Pedro Martinez. > (more) Pirates 7, Mets 5: Mets Send Out an S O S (Save Our ...
Opinion: Reverse the Game
metsblog.com — Desperate times call for desperate measures. With the Mets bullpen currently a disaster, manager Jerry Manuel acknowledged,“I’ve... got to use all the options that I have here… Everything from here on out is a possibility.” If Manuel is serious about ... (more) Opinion: Reverse the Game
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