TODD HELTON NEWS
NJ Man Invents "Shatterproof" Wood Baseball Bat
March 13, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Last year, more than 2,000 bats broke during the last three months of the Major League Baseball season. Last April, a woman at a Dodgers game had her jaw broken by a chunk of Todd Helton’s shattered bat. One of the main reasons that youth and college leagues use metal bats (which...
I Like Angry Todd
October 06, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Todd Helton had an angry, but completely accurate response for Fanhouse’s Jeff Fletcher when asked how he felt about Colorado’s 2007 season being labeled a fluke by numerous baseball “experts” and bloggers.
“Are you gonna say anytime anyone goes to the...
Rockies Review: June boom continues as Todd Helton advances up career home run list
June 21, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
We salute you, Todd Helton.
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Scenario A: Having won 11 straight games, the Rockies start the week out with a loss to the (Devil) Rays,...
Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 3: Todd Helton hits game-winning homer and 500th double to take two of three
July 22, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Denis Poroy - AP
Todd Helton reached a milestone today (500 doubles) and hit the game-winning home run in the eighth.
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Todd Helton became the 50th player to...
Saturday Rockpile: Helton injured, reactions from last night, plus more
September 19, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Ben Margot - AP
I'm not sure how I feel about the outside possibility of this guy playing first base, for even a single game, down the stretch. Could be worse, though - from an offensive standpoint, anyway...
Hypothetically Speaking: Would the Rockies Trade Todd Helton?
August 12, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Over at ESPN.com, the great Jerry Crasnick pens a piece about Todd Helton. Crasnick outlines just how important Helton is and has been to the Rockies through the ups and downs of the franchise and the vital role he plays in the clubhouse with the younger Rockies players.The article...
Helton to the Yanks? Don't Count On It.
May 25, 2007 by
Hot Stove New York
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Frankly, the move stinks of the same sort of narrow-minded, short-sighted maneuvering that has gotten the Yankees in trouble since their last World Championship in 2000.
Rumor: Todd Helton among 103 on the "Steroid list of 2003."
June 29, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Rumor: Todd Helton among 103 on the "Steroid list of 2003."
RotoInfo.com has the rumored full list, on which Helton is the only member of the 2003 Rockies roster. Eric Byrnes, Matt Herges, Jeromy Burnitz, Andres Galarraga, Javy Lopez and Mike Hampton are the only other...
Todd Helton > Babe Ruth
September 09, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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A couple weeks ago, when our boy Townie wrote that he was planning a trip to the Hall of Fame when Colorado’s Todd Helton would be inducted, I scoffed.
Granted, I do scoff a lot; I’m a scoffer. But I felt totally justified shooting Townie a few emails asking if it was...
Highway To Helton Deal is Dead
January 30, 2007 by
Bronx Liaison
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Todd Helton, who had been rumored to be close to joining the 2007 Red Sox, will be returning to Coors Field for the upcoming season as a Rockie. A collective sigh from Yankee fans could be heard in the tri-state area.
Helton Arrives at Camp an Estimated 30 Pounds Stronger
February 26, 2007 by
MVN
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Todd Helton came to camp roping homers over the right-field wall, admittedly weighing over 225 pounds. After a stomach virus sent him to the disabled list, Helton played 2006 at around 200. I examine the effects this could have on fantasy.
The Bad Guy’s Pickups Of The Week
May 08, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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The Bad Guy himself is here to bring you his pickups of the week. These are all guys that are owned in less then 50% of Yahoo leagues who are sure to help you out in one way or another - go grab ‘em before someone else does.
Todd Helton 1B Rockies - After spending almost [...]
Hell No to Boston
The fact that this deal didn't go through is better for baseball. It's the Red Sox, not the Yankees, who are the big spenders in the free market nowadays. Who's the evil empire now chowder heads?
Good Ole Rockies On Top
October 16, 2007 by
Sons of Sam Malone
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Congratulations to the Rockies, and more specifically Todd Helton on his first post-season/World Series appearance of his 11-year career.
Game #142 Game-changing mojo overflow thread
September 11, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Denis Poroy - AP
41 minutes ago:
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton tags San Diego Padres' Oscar Salazar out at first base during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis...
Tennessee Retires Helton's #3
February 04, 2008 by
Sox & Dawgs
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You are probably asking yourself, why is a Red Sox and UConn blog talking about Tennessee and Todd Helton. Most of us in the Connecticut area strongly dislike the Tennessee Volunteers due to Pat Summitt, the women's head basketball coach.
I came across Helton in the minor leagues...
Rockies 1, Nationals 0: Rockies win a game of the National(s) pastime
July 06, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
This is Todd Helton hitting an RBI double. This is Todd Helton driving in the winning run in the first inning. This is Todd Helton being great. This is Todd Helton.
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Rockies 1, Nationals 0: Rockies win a game of the National(s) pastime
July 06, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
This is Todd Helton hitting an RBI double. This is Todd Helton driving in the winning run in the first inning. This is Todd Helton being great. This is Todd Helton.
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Should the Red Sox Be Interested in Helton?
January 29, 2007 by
Red Sox Times
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At first, I was against the Helton to Boston trade rumors. But the more I think about it, the more I start to warm up to the idea.
Choo’s BABIP
Question: Which of the following players had the highest wRAA last season?
A) Todd Helton
B) Matt Holliday
C) Shin-Soo Choo
D) Evan Longoria
E) Alex Rodriguez
Now, a question like this would only be posed if the answer was surprising, right? Which makes C the obvious (and correct)...
Thursday Rockpile: Jhoulys Chacin getting a call-up in wake of Corpas' surgery?
July 23, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
For the next of the 12 tasks of Helton, he must defeat Head Groundskeeper Mark Razum in arm wrestling...
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Wow, I picked the wrong day to...
Tracking History: Who pinch-hit For Todd Helton in 1999?
August 28, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Ten years and five days prior to Monday’s 14 innings of pure madness, the Braves and Rockies hooked up in their own 14 inning battle.
The starting pitchers on that afternoon were the late Darryl Kile and the recently resurrected John Smoltz. It was every bit the pitcher&...
Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 4: Helton Brand
July 22, 2009 by
AZ Snakepit
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton tracks his 500th career double, which earned him a standing ovation. Sure, it should've been a triple or a homer, but the man has earned it anyway.
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What the Hell Were You Thinking? Todd Helton Edition
January 23, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for
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Mr. Rockie: Back in the Saddle Again
August 20, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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You want to witness a complete 180? Keep reading.
July 23rd, 2008: I declared the end of the Todd Helton Era in Colorado.
I’m no doctor, nurse or trainer, but I know epidurals and baseball don’t mix. I know no timetable has been set for Helton’s return. I know when you start...
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