In August, Todd Helton will turn 38-years old.For years, many hardcore Rockies fans in Colorado have been saying that the first baseman is washed up. For years he was blamed for taking up a huge portion of the team payroll. People said that he was the most overpaid player in the game. Popular sports writers criticized his declining game.They were all wrong.Helton has been nothing short of phenomenal in 2011. After an injury-plagued 2010 campaign, the haters resurfaced, calling for Helton's retirement. Luckily for the Rockies, Helton didn't listen.Instead, he decided not to baby his surgically repaired back any longer. Sure, he still needs a few days off here and there, but for the most part, he is a consistent force in the Rockies lineup. Not only is he playing consistently, however, he is playing extremely well.Robbed of the 2000 National League MVP (look up the numbers), Helton was regarded as one of the best in the game from 1999-2004. After battling an intestinal disease...
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