CINCINNATI -- Wes Helms is headed back to Florida.Moments ago, the Phillies announced that Helms has been traded to the Marlins for cash considerations, three days after being designated for assignment. The deal likely means the Phillies are no longer responsible for all of the $2.9 million remaining on Helms' contract.
Thus far, general manager Pat Gillick and assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. have been unavailable for comment.
Helms, 31, signed a two-year, $5.45 million contract in November 2006 but was a disappointment for the Phillies last season, batting only .246 with five home runs and 39 RBIs in 280 at-bats. He was rendered expendable after the Phillies signed free-agent third baseman Pedro Feliz in late January.
The Marlins began inquiring about Helms during the winter meetings in December. Helms batted .329 with 10 home runs and 49 RBIs in 240 at-bats for Florida in 2006.
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