nysun.com - 7/25/2008
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The 2008 season hasn't been the most enjoyable of Aaron Heilman's six seasons as a Met. Although his 53 appearances rank him third in the NL, he's been both the subject of trade rumors and besieged by the fickle fans at Shea who, until recently, have booed him vociferously. Yet Heilman secured his first victory of the season yesterday, vaulting the Mets into first place over the Phillies. ...
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Amazin' Avenue —
... Interesting little profile of Aaron Heilman in today's New York Sun. The piece is long on observation and short on actual quotes from Heilman, but it's a neat window into the most "cerebral" Met. ...
Heilman Donates Money -- Demurrs About Weis
Irish Insights | Journal Gazette —
Published: July 26, 2008 5:00 p.m. Heilman Donates Money -- Demurrs About Weis Aaron Heilman is a New York Met, a Notre Dame graduate and one of the smartest people in baseball. The New York Sun -- one of the many papers in the city -- spent some time chatting with Heilman and although there are no quotes, it sounds like he isn't the biggest Charlie Weis supporter. "I found his weak spot when I mentioned Notre Dame football," Eric Silverstadt wrote in the Sun. "He demurred on Charlie Weis, but admitted he donates money to the athletic department." The rest of the interview ...
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