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by **TexasStampede** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:59 pm

Has anyone been paying attention to Todd Helton this spring? Finally had back surgery last year but he's hitting .515 with 4 hrs. He went 4-4 today as well. What do you guys think? Can he hold up the full season? :-?

by **jcde7ago** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:04 pm

Yeah, i picked him up in one league last week...he's had a very healthy and solid spring, but with his age getting up there, I'd be extremely surprised to see him get 450 AB's. Definitely worth a flier in deep/mixed leagues, and if he stays healthy and his power stroke continues, you're looking at 25 hr/.310+ value for very, very cheap (the guy's a career .328 hitter)... ;-D

by **Grounded Polo** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:06 pm

He's a pretty nice flier in the late rounds, can put up better numbers than James Loney 7-10 rounds later. We'll see if he regains any power though, still not that likely.

by **Havok1517** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:19 pm

He's just not reliable enough to invest in imo. His back and contract has turned him into the next Mike Sweeney. But I've always liked the guy so if he comes back strong, good for him but I doubt it.