Twins claim Harden, Giants claim Heilman
by Eli Greenspan on Aug 29, 2009 12:56 PM EDT
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PrintSI.com is reporting that the Twins were rewarded the claim on Cubs pitcher Rich Harden while the Giants won the claim on Aaron Heilman. Harden has been the best Cubs pitcher since the All-Star break, going 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA in 8 starts. Harden, who is making 7 million dollars this season, is a free agent following this season. It would be hard for the Cubs to receive much in return for Harden, especially if it is for just the final month of the season.
However, holding onto Harden and offering him arbitration, the Cubs will receive two high draft picks in the 2010 draft. They have until Monday to move him.
Heilman could very well end up with the Giants. Heilman owns a 4.55 ERA this season, posting a 5.17 ERA since the All-Star break. With rosters expanding next week and Cubs manager Lou Piniella all but conceding the season, the Cubs could let him walk for a PTBNL and let some of their younger pitchers like Justin Berg or Jeff Stevens get some experience in the majors.
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good move by giants
not that heilman would necessarily help their bullpen, but as a move to block the rockies and, even more so, the dodgers, this is a great move since it won’t cost them more than $400K if the cubs let them go on waivers, and with rosters expanding it doesn’t cost them a roster spot.
Even if the Giants thought heilman would help and want him, they don’t have to give any prospect they aren’t willing to part with. Possible scenarios (assuming Sabean doesn’t give away good prospects):
1. Giants get Heilman for $400K rest of season as rosters expand. Can decide to offer him arbitration this offseason or not.
2. Cubs pull Heilman back and he stays a Cub; not a Rockies or Dodger. For a guy with a 5+ ERA, not a loss.
3. Giants actually want Heilman, and not just to block Rockies or Dodgers. Can give a very low level prospect.
Good move. Just like claiming Sheffield was.
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