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WHIFF PROFILE: AARON HEILMAN
WHIFF PROFILE: AARON HEILMAN
On Wednesday, the Mariners and Cubs brokered a three-player deal involving one of the biggest trading chips of the offseason, Aaron Heilman. His stock bottomed-out following a tumultuous 2008 season, when he and the rest of the Mets bullpen...
Source: Cubs to acquire Heilman
Source: Cubs to acquire Heilman
sports.espn.go.com — The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Garrett Olson, a baseball source told ESPN.com. (more) Source: Cubs to acquire Heilman
Cubs Close To Acquiring Aaron Heilman
Cubs Close To Acquiring Aaron Heilman
mlbtraderumors.com — According to ESPN Radio's Bruce Levine, the Cubs are close to acquiring pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Mariners.  The Ms want Ronny Cedeno and pitching in return.  Heilman was dealt to Seattle in the J.J. Putz trade earlier this ... (more) Cubs Close To Acquiring Aaron Heilman
Aaron Heilman is a stand up guy
theropolitans.com — For all the Aaron Heilman took while pitching for the Mets, he still had the kindness to do something like this. (more) Aaron Heilman is a stand up guy
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Aaron Heilman, enigma
The Hardball TimesStats takes a look at Aaron Heilman and tries to answer the question: how good is he? As many analysts have said, he does have some very good stuff. I particularly like what Stats does with whiff rates. But the real clue to Heilman's poor 2008 lies in his lefty/righty split data. ...

Odds and Ends: Manny, Heilman, Bako
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Links for Friday... Matthew Cerrone suggests the Mets might want to publicly rule out Manny Ramirez. Interesting WHIFF profile on Aaron Heilman. The Cubs could sign Paul Bako today. ...

TCR Friday Notes
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog — ... -  Fantastic piece by Stats Inc. on newly acquird Aaron Heilman and his repertoire. There's some words of warning in there, but it's pretty clear he has filthy stuff. ...

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Aaron Heilman, enigma
hardballtimes.com 1/30/2009 — Stats takes a look at Aaron Heilman and tries to answer the question: how good is he? As many analysts have said, he does have some very good stuff. I particularly like what Stats does with whiff rates. But the real clue to Heilman's poor 2008 lies in his lefty/righty split data. Order the ...
The whiff
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Aaron Heilman wants to start -- or get traded
theropolitans.com 11/20/2008 — Here we go again. Aaron Heilman wants out of the Mets bullpen at all costs. According to his agent, Mark Rodgers, he wants to start or he wants out of New York.
The curious case of Aaron Heilman
metstailgate.com 11/22/2008 — Should Aaron Heilman start or relieve?
Cubs Close to Trading for Heilman
mlbtradedeadline.com 1/28/2009 — The Cubs are about to acquire reliever Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and a pitching prospect.
Cubs acquire Heilman for two players
examiner.com 1/28/2009 — The Chicago Cubs have acquired right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Garrett Olson and infielder Ronny Cedeno. For two players in this deal, Heilman and Olson, this marks the second time they will be dealt to a new club this offseason.
Aaron Heilman mum on Mets fans
nydailynews.com 3/13/2009 — Aaron Heilman is thrilled to be a Cub, excited to have a chance to pitch his way into the starting rotation and play for his hometown team. If he's equally joyous about not having to deal with Mets fans anymore, well, he's not saying.  ...
Heilman to the Mariners and then the Cubs
hardballtimes.com 1/28/2009 — The offseason does crazy things to people. Hope springs eternal and that's great and all, but there's a fine line between hope and delusion. Example: last summer the Mets probably couldn't have paid anyone to take Aaron Heilman off their hands, yet this winter, not one, but two teams have traded ...
Cubs Add Aaron Heilman to Bullpen
mlb.fanhouse.com 1/28/2009 — by Tom Fornelli You know, getting traded once can probably be quite the ordeal for a baseball player. If you've been in a city for a while, you've more than likely bought yourself a home, and maybe you're married with kids so packing up all your ...
Seattle Mariners ship Aaron Heilman off to CubsRed Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 1/29/2009
Aaron Heilman's stay with the Seattle Mariners didn't last long. The right-hander, obtained from the New York Mets last month, was traded to the Chicago Cubs...
Mariners trade former Met Heilman to Cubs for twoNewsday.com - Mets 1/29/2009
Aaron Heilman needed a change of scenery after his struggles last season with the Mets. He's gotten it. Twice.
Chicago Cubs Trade Felix Pie and Ronny Cedeno...but Not for Jake PeavyBleacher Report - MLB 1/29/2009
On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs traded shortstop Ronny Cedeno and newly-acquired pitcher Garrett Olson to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Aaron Heilman.  My question is why? There are reports that Heilman will compete for the Cubs' fifth spot ...
Chicago Cubs Manning the Bear CaveBleacher Report - MLB 1/30/2009
The Cubs new look this season is very promising. With the additions of Aaron Miles, Aaron Heilman, and minor league prospects. The infield is looking pretty good. Ryan Theriot, lead the team with a .301 batting average last season, is back and in ...
Chicago Cubs: The Latest from the North Side on Mr. Cub's BirthdayBleacher Report - MLB 1/31/2009
The last day of January and only 13 days before pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park in Mesa.... The Cubs interest in Kevin Millar and Rich Aurilia was bantered around on Friday after the return of Paul Bako was officially announced. ...