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MFS62 Jul 09 2006 05:12 PM

During the season so far, Henry Owens was mostly used for an inning at at time, and almost never (if ever) pitched two days in a row. This weekend, not only did Willie use him in consecutive games, but let him pitch two full innings yesterday. That's strange because with the ASB coming up, the bullpen would be able to get some rest after Sunday's game. Looks to me like they are auditioning him for a specific role - Heilman's? Will that free up Heilman to be used as a starter? As trade bait? Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter. (I started a separate thread because someone might want to put this in the predictions thread) Later

OlerudOwned Jul 09 2006 05:16 PM

I'm starting to think Heilman would be dangled as trade bait. He's been very ineffective lately but had been sought after in trades previously.

KC Jul 09 2006 05:28 PM

I can see Heilman being traded, I think he probably has that "I'm sick and tired of this freakin' organization treating me like a yo-yo" thing going on in his head and it's contributed a lot to his suckitude. I'm not a sports head- doctor, but I play one on the internet. All that being said, what the heck is gonna fetch that is gonna light up the board the way he's looked?

OlerudOwned Jul 09 2006 05:30 PM

Heilman hasn't been yo-yo'd this year. They told him he was a relief pitcher and it's stayed that way. Now Heath Bell, there's a yo-yo.

KC Jul 09 2006 05:59 PM

I mean I think he'd rather be starting, or spot starting, or starting for another team and not pitching long-relief or setting up or closing in non-save situations. I don't think he's been yo-yo'd, I think he thinks it about his entire team ca- reer as a Met. I'm not a sports head-doctor, but I play one on the internet.