Wes Helms : October 3rd, 2008, 11:45 pm est

News: 3B Wes Helms and the Marlins agreed Friday to a $1.9 million, two-year contract. Helms batted .243 this year with five homers and 31 RBI in 132 games. It was the 32-year-old's second stint with the Marlins. He hit 10 homers and 19 doubles after signing with Florida as a free agent before the 2006 season. 'After doing a great job for us in 2006, we welcomed Wes back to the Marlins this year, and he again strengthened our bench and was a positive influence in the clubhouse,' general manager Larry Beinfest said in a statement. 'We look forward to Wes being part of highly productive Marlins clubs in 2009 and 2010.'

Analysis: Since 2005, Helms ranks fifth in the majors with 45 pinch hits, batting .296. He doesn't figure to play a starting role with the Marlins next year, which limits his Fantasy appeal to the deepest of NL-only leagues