Yardbarker: Todd Helton

I Like Angry Todd

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:27:46 -0500

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 World Series who aren’t the Yankees it’s a [expletive] fluke? How is it a [expletive] fluke if you make it to the playoffs and win the first two rounds? Tell me where the fluky part is.” Todd [Expletive] Helton, ladies and gentlemen! Tell those [expletives] how it is! That's two clubhouse rules broken in less than a week! The big story isn’t that Todd Helton rejected the ridiculous notion that 2007 was a fluke, it’s the manner in which he did so. Todd Helton was...

Saturday Rockpile: Helton injured, reactions from last night, plus more

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:26:34 -0500

More photos » 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. Browse more photos » Game Recaps: Rockies blow 4-1 lead - The Denver PostIncluded is a quote from Todd Helton, who was hit in the shin by a Carlos Gonzalez foul ball in the ninth i...

Game #142 Game-changing mojo overflow thread

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:36:46 -0500

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 Poroy) View full size photo uploaded September 11, 2009 GO ROCKIES!

Todd Helton > Babe Ruth

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:58:14 -0500

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 satire or if he was perhaps referring to a special hall of fame just for obscure players in the mountain states. But now I’ve heard news that has totally changed my opinion of Todd “Mr. Rockie” Helton, like 540 degrees. OMFG! Did you hear, last week Helton hit his 506th career double! Tying him with Babe FREAKIN’ Ruth! I mean, DAMN! I totally apologize to both Townie and Mr. Helton. It’s embarrassing how...

Hypothetically Speaking: Would the Rockies Trade Todd Helton?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:05:00 -0500

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 is in total praise of Helton...and rightfully so! Here is a guy, who at soon to be 36 years old, is third in the National League in batting average (.327) and has led the Rockies back into the playoff race. Sure he...

Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 3: Todd Helton hits game-winning homer and 500th double to take two of three

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:54:14 -0500

More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP Todd Helton reached a milestone today (500 doubles) and hit the game-winning home run in the eighth. Browse more photos » Todd Helton became the 50th player to hit 500 career doubles when he knocked one off the right field scoreboard in the third inning. He would then hit a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to put the Rockies ahead of the D'Backs 4-3. We s...

Rumor: Todd Helton among 103 on the "Steroid list of 2003."

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:13:28 -0500

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 former Rockies. There are a LOT of big names making an appearance. Take this with a grain of salt. NOTHING official, just a rumor at this point, and it could just be someone pimping for page views.

Rockies Review: June boom continues as Todd Helton advances up career home run list

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:28:46 -0500

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP We salute you, Todd Helton. Browse more photos » Scenario A: Having won 11 straight games, the Rockies start the week out with a loss to the (Devil) Rays, win the next game, and drop the final game on Thursday. The Pirates then come to town, take two of three, and have a repeat of this. Scenario B: On the heels of winning 11 consecutive games, the Rockies start the w...

The Bad Guy’s Pickups Of The Week

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:11:45 -0500

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 [...]

NJ Man Invents "Shatterproof" Wood Baseball Bat

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:10:44 -0500

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 are more dangerous [...] Getty Images