Helton

[Balco]

When is this guy gonna start throwin up his old numbers ?
Cause right now he looks like crap.



- Balco

[bd3521]

Not sure if this matters but he's hitting .375 this week and averageing 3 TB's per game

[colt4523]

He is starting to show signs this week. He should hopefully start to explode soon.

[stevethumb]

next 10 games are at home then 10 game road trip to pitts and milw and chic then 13 games at home..if after these 33 games he is not hitting .320+ w/some HRs and rbis then trade him

[kcs261]

He was looking good until played against Florida. So I think he'll pick it up here soon. But as a Helton owner, I am frustrated, too!

[wrveres]

Colorado has already played ..

3 games @ SFG
3 games @ LAD
3 games @ SDP
3 games @ FLA

That would depress anybodys numbers, me thinks

[klvrdude]

Personally, I'd anticipate a dip in his numbers this year. I'm not sure why he's looked upon as an automatic 1st round pick THIS YEAR?

I feel that the youthful lineup in Colorado is going to have more of an impact than people want to admit. His HR stroke will come in time...as soon as he stops wearing the weight of the ballclub on his shoulders the quicker he'll start hitting dingers. Let's remember Helton has always had Larry (and sometimes others like: Dante, Vinny, Preston, Burnitz etc) to share the responsibility of being the big hitter. Now he doesn't and there's no one in the lineup to protect him. What's there from prevent pitcher from pitching around him? I one legged PWilson? Hawpe? Holiday? If I'm a pitcher, espeically away from Coors, I'll take my chances with of the guys who's name doesn't rhyme with "Skeleton".

The lineup protection aside, I think the youth of Colorado are going to be streaky and if Helton isn't hot at the same time Runs and RBI's are going to be harder to come by this year (unless he's hitting himself home ).

But that's just my humble opinion, take it or leave it...what do I know.


ps wrveres, you may what to look at Helton's splits. I don't think you can place any blame for his below average start on Petco or the Padres.

[NZF]

Colorado has already played ..

3 games @ SFG
3 games @ LAD
3 games @ SDP
3 games @ FLA

That would depress anybodys numbers, me thinks

Agreed, which makes Clint Barmes numbers that much more impressive.

[XTSilver]

If I'm a pitcher, espeically away from Coors, I'll take my chances with of the guys who's name doesn't rhyme with "Skeleton".

Last time I checked Skeleton does not rhyme with Helton.

[bluefire7]

If I'm a pitcher, espeically away from Coors, I'll take my chances with of the guys who's name doesn't rhyme with "Skeleton".

Last time I checked Skeleton does not rhyme with Helton.

nope. but we get the point