Dbacks Acquire Aaron Heilman from Cubs

[HPC]

[Arizona Republic]

The Arizona Diamondbacks added a right-handed pitcher to their roster Thursday, picking up Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs.

In exchange, they are trading lefty Scott Maine and infielder Ryne White.

"Aaron has been a successful, durable reliever who will add experience and stability to our bullpen," said Arizona's Executive Vice President and General Manager Josh Byrnes.

Heilman, 31, was 4-4 with one save and a 4.11 ERA with 34 walks and 65 strikeouts in 70 relief appearances for the Cubs in 2009.

Heilman is 26-37 with 10 saves and a 4.22 ERA in 375 career games (25 starts) over parts of seven seasons. He has played for the New York Mets (2003-2008) and Cubs (2009).

 

[ChasHawk]

Good riddance.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

How appropriate is it that Ryne White is going to Chicago...home team of his namesake.

 

[Pine Tar]

Good riddance.

Funny thing Aaron Heilman bought a house here in Oswego IL. back in July of this year.

And didn't the Cubs already have Scott Maine If not who am I thinking of then.

 

[Pine Tar]

How appropriate is it that Ryne White is going to Chicago...home team of his namesake.

Which White are you speaking of. I know no one that was a white that was a famous ball player or from here??

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

How appropriate is it that Ryne White is going to Chicago...home team of his namesake.

Which White are you speaking of. I know no one that was a white that was a famous ball player or from here??

Henry Blanco?

 

[Pine Tar]

How appropriate is it that Ryne White is going to Chicago...home team of his namesake.

Which White are you speaking of. I know no one that was a white that was a famous ball player or from here??

Henry Blanco?

:lol:
You meant Ryne Sandberg not Hank Blanco

 

[ballerskrip]

nice to see a Boilermaker joining the Cubs! Getting rid of a golden domer to boot!!!!

 

[JEA2880]

Dear Arizona,

Good luck with all of THAT!

Signed,
Mets fan

 

[ThoseBackPages]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Signed,
Omar

 

[HPC]

Personally,

I think he will be used as a specialist to righties more than anything else

If he does well enough in ST, he may get an everyday relief role

 

[JEA2880]

Personally,

I think he will be used as a specialist to righties more than anything else

If he does well enough in ST, he may get an everyday relief role

Oh he'll be special all right...