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Heilman is finding his groove; by David Lennon, Newsday
Topic Started: Sep 26 2005, 08:11 PM (36 Views)
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WASHINGTON -- Even manager Willie Randolph is having a difficult time holding back praise for Aaron Heilman. When Heilman would show flashes of being a shutdown reliever earlier in the season, Randolph would frequently remind everyone that he was not exactly Mariano Rivera.

But after Heilman earned his third save yesterday in a 6-5 win over the Nationals, his second in three games, the numbers suggest that he is turning into more than just a capable relief pitcher. With a scoreless ninth yesterday, Heilman has allowed only two earned runs in 38 1/3 innings dating to July 16, striking out 42 in that 24-game span.

Heilman is getting important innings now, for whatever role the Mets may use him in for next season.

"I'm impressed with the way he's been throwing the ball since the All-Star break," Randolph said. "Not that he's my closer now, and not that he's going to be the closer next year. But it's nice to see him get that experience. He's still young ... We'll see."

Credit pitching coach Rick Peterson for helping to salvage Heilman, a former first-round draft pick, but credit Heilman for making the most of his opportunity.

As for what the future holds, Heilman isn't looking too far ahead. "I definitely feel a lot more comfortable coming out of the bullpen," Heilman said, "and I feel good about getting back to pitching like I should."

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I'd like to see Heilman in the rotation next season, i think he's deserves a shot to be a starting pitcher again!!!
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Last year, you couldn't wait to see him cut. :rolleyes: :please:



Actually, he had me doubting him when he came in pitching like crap in ST. But he's proved me and everyone else wrong I think. Well done Aaron! :clap:
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I’m going to ride my own dick on this one (don’t have much choice since my part-time gf is now essentially my ex-gf with some pussy privileges when the hubby is not around) but here are some links to a couple of great posts by gategem:

Heilman swing man, 5/19/05
Why Heilman Should Not Start, 7/27/05

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Sep 28 2005, 09:53 AM
Last year, you couldn't wait to see him cut. :rolleyes: :please:



Actually, he had me doubting him when he came in pitching like crap in ST. But he's proved me and everyone else wrong I think. Well done Aaron! :clap:

Nigga please, :please: he was your boy and you quit on him so don't come at me with that sh*t!!!
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