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Rockies Would Still Like To Move Helton
Helton reportedly would love to play for the Red Sox. "I think the Red Sox want to see Helton in spring training to make sure he's all right from his [stomach problems] last year and to make sure his back is OK," said the source. "Helton in that lineup makes them unbelievable." Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rockies Sign Finley To Minor-League DealThe Rockies on Saturday agreed to terms with outfielder Steve Finley on a minor-league contract. Terms were not disclosed. Finley, who will turn 42 on March 12, spent last season with the Giants, batting .246 with six home runs and 40 RBI in 139 games. He figures to compete with Cory Sullivan, Jeff Baker and Ryan Spilborghs for a reserve role with the Rockies. Colorado Rockies Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Helton Arrives Bulked UpThe triceps, shoulders and chest are bulked up -- a welcome sight after last year, when a stomach ailment robbed Todd Helton of about 15 pounds and cost him 14 early-season games. He still managed a .302 batting average and 81 RBIs. That would've been a stellar year for many. But he never approached full strength, finished with a career full-season low of 15 home runs and couldn't carry the outsized burden that comes with being the lone established star on a young ballclub. By season's end, Helton needed to get away. He needed to eat properly and rebuild muscle, sure, but he had to get away as well. So he combined it all, working a program developed by Knoxville, Tenn., trainer Charles Petrone but taking some time to let his hair down. "A lot of times in the offseason you hate to be in one spot and have to stay in one spot for your workouts," Helton said. "So even if I went hunting I'd take something and at least do something when I was there. I just made sure I got my workouts in and was consistent." Colorado Rockies Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rockies Feb 2007 Archive
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According to a source familiar with the Rockies situation, the team would love to see the Red Sox rekindle talks for a Tod Helton deal that makes sense for both sides.