David Lennon in Newsday quotes Aaron Heilman regarding the idea that he’s somehow still disgruntled about not being a starter with the Mets.

“It’s the most insane logic I’ve ever heard,” Heilman said Wednesday outside the team’s weight room. “The reason I haven’t pitched well is because I want to be a starter? If I can’t get through one inning, how could I ever expect to pitch more than that? It doesn’t make sense.

“I realized a while ago that my role on this team is as a reliever. That’s my job. That’s my responsibility. That’s how they feel I’m best suited to help this team. I don’t think my mind-set has ever changed on that.”

After his early season struggles, Heilman has been better of late, giving up just one hit in his last two appearances, four innings, with seven strikeouts.