Sep
11
2008

Leave Aaron Heilman In The Doghouse

An article by Joe D

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Yesterday, Matt Cerrone over at MetsBlog asked “Where is Aaron Heilman?”

My answer is…

Who cares!

Leave him in the damn doghouse where he belongs!

Last night, Aaron Heilman made his first appearance in almost a week. He immediately walked the first batter he faced, bringing the tying run to the plate. One batter later he grooved a pitch to Christian Guzman who launched it into the night sky to tie the game.

Aaron Heilman has become a liability. We cannot afford to have him risk blowing any future games with only 17 left to play.

The last thing we need right now is Aaron Heilman and his inflated 5.38 ERA adding to his eight losses and five blown saves totals. He has allowed ten homers to lead all Mets relievers, and also has given up the most walks with 41 in just 72 innings pitched.

Should the Mets make the playoffs, they should strongly consider leaving Aaron Heilman off the post season roster.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

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