Wes Helms isn’t going to Miami yet.
The Phillies reportedly rejected Florida’s offer of Scott Nestor for the overrated third baseman.
Helms was paltry in 2007 — well, paltry is maybe too generous. Still, the Phils could’ve received a mid-quality prospect capable of making relief appearances. I can understand that the Phils probably would’ve wanted the Fish to eat some of Helms’ salary, but Helms is making about a third of the entire Marlins payroll this year. Seriously. To get Helms, the Fish may need to dangle a bit more.
As it stands, the Phillies are scoring a solid C on the offseason scorecard. The Brad Lidge deal brings a fresh arm to the city, while JC Romero’s re-signing is solid enough to warrant justification. But they’ve done nothing to really shore up all their holes. Call it a wash. Getting Nestor for Helms probably would’ve brought it up to a C+. And still, C or C+ isn’t good enough for a World Series contender.
I want Helms gone, straight up salary dump. However, that means I don’t want the Phils to pay a red cent of Helms’ contract next season. I don’t care what we get in return, just so as long as he’s not committing countless errors and looking weak at the plate next season in the Philadelphia uniform.