Todd Helton

Helton working hard on back rehab

MLB (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008

Helton working hard on back rehab

Helton getting back in shape for 2009

ScrippsNews (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008

The Colorado Rockies expect to have an old face in a new lineup in 2009. First baseman Todd Helton, recovering from surgery to clean up a bulging disk in his lower back, has begun an offseason rehabilitation program that gives the Rockies reason to feel he will be full strength by spring training. read more

Team free of bad contract burdens

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008

... by player contracts that even the U.S. Treasury might not willingly absorb. The Rockies owe Todd Helton $57 million over the next three years; the Dodgers owe $15 million to Jason Schmidt and $20 million to Andruw Jones, each for one season, plus $28.5 million to Juan Pierre for three more seasons. Barry Zito, the Giants' No. 5 starting pitcher, is guaranteed $101 million over the...

Organization free of bad contracts and long-term financial obligations

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008

Every other team in the National League West, meantime, is burdened by player contracts that even the U.S. Treasury might not willingly absorb. The Rockies owe Todd Helton $57 million over the next three years; the Dodgers owe $15 million to Jason Schmidt and $20 million to Andruw Jones, each for one season, plus $28.5 million to Juan Pierre for three more seasons. Barry Zito, the Giants'...

Lefty reliever still on wish list

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 16/11/2008

... Of course, where Stewart ends up depends on whether the Rockies trade Garrett Atkins. . . . Todd Helton is making steady progress in his recovery from back surgery he underwent Sept. 30 to relieve pressure on a bulging disc. "It's still pretty sore, but I am in rehab," Helton said last week, adding that he is still a long time away from baseball activities. Patrick Saunders,...

Rox must get all A's in trade

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

When contemplating life without teammate Matt Holliday, longtime Rockies first baseman Todd Helton tried to put the situation into perspective Monday.

Baseball's active offensive leaderboard, through 2008

The Final Score (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

Can you tell it's a slow day? It's either do this, or watch the Nets until MNF begins. So... thanks to baseball-reference.com... Avg: Albert Pujols, .334 OBP: Todd Helton, 428 SLG: Pujols, .624 OPS: Pujols, 1.049 Runs: Ken Griffey Jr.,...

Plate discipline - part 2

Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog (Free subscription) | 16/11/2008

... of pitches outside of the strike zone at which a batter swung. PDR = ZSWING/OSWING.For example, Todd Helton had a ZSWING=66.5% and an OSWING=16.5%. His PDR=66.5/16.5=4.02. Thus, he was about 4 times as likely to swing at a pitch in the strike zone as he was to swing at one outside the strike zone. That is a very good ratio. Juan Pierre on the other hand, had a PDR of 1.75 meaning...

Mailbag: Change in Knoxtown

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008

... Liford, Knoxville, Tenn. Brian - About five people in Denver care who the replacement will be. Todd Helton is one. I guess I'm another, and my friend Breck Grover would be three. I'm on record on ESPN saying that Jon Gruden will take the job because his wife Cindy was a cheerleader at Tennessee. Her parents live there. The Grudens bought land a few years ago in Jefferson County for...

Rockie deal more like Sleaziana Purchase

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008

... champions, the starting lineup could be: Pitcher Greg Smith, catcher Chris Iannetta, first baseman Todd Helton, second baseman Clint Barmes, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, third baseman Ian Stewart, left fielder Seth Smith, center fielder Ryan Spilborghs, right fielder Brad Hawpe. I have no idea, and neither do the Rockies, who will bat leadoff, or third, or fourth, or whatever. Get your...

Blog: Final Score's hot stove debate

Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008

... next two seasons. Maybe the Yankees think about that'The Rockies are active traders, but can't see Todd Helton working out for the Yankees. He's owed something like $70 million over the next three years anyway. Next.Too bad Adrian Gonzalez doesn't have a bigger contract than his team-friendly $9.5-million, four-year deal, or else you would figure the Padres would be dumping him somewhere.The...

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HOT STOVE DEBATE: What will Yanks, Mets do?

The Final Score (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008

... two seasons. Maybe the Yankees think about that? The Rockies are active traders, but can't see Todd Helton working out for the Yankees. He's owed something like $70 million over the next three years anyway. Next. Too bad Adrian Gonzalez doesn't have a bigger contract than his team-friendly $9.5-million, four-year deal, or else you would figure the Padres would be dumping him somewhere....

Rockies' No. 3 hole a chasm

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008

... proved anything, it's that Atkins won't be here, either. Not long term, maybe not next season. Todd Helton? That's a leap of faith considering his back surgery. "I guess I could," said Helton, when asked if he could return to the three hole. "I've done it for so many years, I know I can do it." For the record, Helton had 119 at-bats in the three hole in 2008, driving...

Teammates lament Holliday's loss

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

As a young draft pick, Matt Holliday, right, and his father, Tom, center, talk with coach Rick Mathews. Holliday gave up a chance to play college football. (File photo)Nov 11:The pending trade of Rockies all-star slugger Matt Holliday didn't go down easy with his teammates. Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki and Garrett Atkins spoke somberly about the departure of their close friend and the...

Hejduk aging gracefully in Denver

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

Unassumingly, Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk has become one of Denver's longest-tenured professional athletes. In the wake of Rod Smith's retirement, Broncos center Tom Nalen, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, Avalanche center Joe Sakic and Hejduk are the local pro athletes with the longest continuing service to their teams. Nalen is on the injured list, hasn't played a down this season...