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A time-honored excuse for retirement
2007-02-05 17:52
by Bob Timmermann

Rick Helling announced his retirement today. Helling said it was time to spend more time with his family.

I've always thought the "spend more time with the family" was the reason given by politicians who are facing a scandal. Or getting eased out of their jobs.

Also, did you know that Helling actually pitched in 2006 in the majors? And Helling played on two teams that won the World Series (the 1997 and 2003 Marlins), although in 1997 Helling was traded for Ed Vosberg in August. And Vosberg is trying to make a comeback at age 45!

And in 2005, Helling was impaled in his left arm by a piece of a broken bat while pitching for Nashville of the PCL.

I also did not know that Helling played his college ball at Stanford.

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2007-02-05 19:28:23
1.   Jon Weisman
How could you not know that?
2007-02-05 19:29:09
2.   Bob Timmermann
Because Helling always pushed his North Dakota background more.
2007-02-06 09:21:20
3.   mehmattski
Helling, in 2006 no less, was also one of just 36 men to ever record a three strikeout, nine pitch inning, or an "Immaculate Inning."

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