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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Third baseman Wes Helms of Milwaukee has agreed to terms on a two-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration.
In his first year as a regular, Helms hit .261 with 23 home runs and 67 RBI in 134 games last season. He became just the second third baseman in franchise history to hit 20 homers in a season.
"We're pleased to see that Wes has stepped up to make this happen as we continue to build the Brewers for the future," said General Manager Doug Melvin. "Early in the negotiations, Wes expressed his fondness for the Brewers and playing in Milwaukee. This deal is an indication of what we feel about his performance last season and his future with the Brewers."
Helms, 27, had a career-high 11-game hitting streak in May, and two five-RBI games last season. He was acquired by Milwaukee along with pitcher John Foster last December in a trade that sent pitcher Ray King to Atlanta.
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