This is a discussion on Marlins Acquire Wes Helms within the Florida Marlins forum at Strike 3 Forums; Marlins acquired infielder Wes Helms from the Phillies for cash considerations. Helms hit .329/.390/....

love_that_reefer · **Marlins Acquire Wes Helms -** 04-06-2008, 08:13 PM

Marlins acquired infielder Wes Helms from the Phillies for cash considerations.
Helms hit .329/.390/.575 in 240 at-bats for the Marlins in 2006, earning him the multiyear deal the Phillies would soon come to regret. They're likely giving the Marlins a portion of the $2.9 million he was still owed. Helms will serve as a backup at third and first. It's possible he'll begin getting most of the playing time at third if Jorge Cantu falters.

Its a good pickup for the Marlins but that's the only team it would be good for. Helms and Cantu at third make for a decent platoon and neither are real starters. Plus the Marlins didn't have to give up any talent for him.

realmofotalk · **Re: Marlins Acquire Wes Helms -** 04-06-2008, 08:18 PM

Genius move. Another player to block Dallas McPherson.

love_that_reefer · **Re: Marlins Acquire Wes Helms -** 04-06-2008, 08:20 PM

McPherson had his chance to be the third baseman and blew it in spring training. Injuries and no offense get you AAA work.

brewersfan19 · 10:42 PM

The Brewers had the same ill feelings when they signed Helms also. Too much $$$ for the amount of return production from him. Helms=Bust

He may do well in Florida. He can relax and just play. No expectations.

Saber · **Re: Marlins Acquire Wes Helms -** 04-06-2008, 10:49 PM

No expectations at all.

Kingdom_of_Zito · **Re: Marlins Acquire Wes Helms -** 04-07-2008, 12:34 AM

A decent platoon for A ball maybe.