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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Aug 20, 1973, Knoxville, TN Contract: Signed through 2011 with club option for 2012 |
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August 23, 2007 Todd Helton was given a routine day off Wednesday, the AP reports. |
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August 12, 2007 Todd Helton returned to the starting lineup Sunday after missing three games with back spasms. He was hitless in four trips to the plate. |
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August 12, 2007 Todd Helton (back) was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game Saturday, the AP reports. Garrett Atkins started at first base and recently recalled Ian Stewart made his major league debut, getting the start at third. |
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August 10, 2007 Todd Helton was out of the lineup for the second straight game Friday due to a sore back. "He's better," manager Clint Hurdle told the AP. |
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August 10, 2007 Todd Helton was held out Thursday with his sore back, though it's not considered to be a serious problem. "Todd needed a day off," manager Clint Hurdle told the AP. |
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August 8, 2007 It appears that the back spasms that forced Todd Helton out of Wednesday's game in the third inning isn't a serious problem. "This was a precautionary move," Colorado manager Clint Hurdle told the AP. "We wanted to make sure nothing was wrong." The Rockies list him as day-to-day, so we could see Helton back in the mix as soon as Thursday. |
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August 8, 2007 Todd Helton had to leave Wednesday's game in the bottom of the third inning with back spasms, according to SportsTicker. It's not clear at this point as to the severity of the injury. |
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July 19, 2007 Todd Helton returned to the lineup Wednesday and went 1-for-3 with a homer. He sat out the previous game - and didn't even come to the ballpark - due to strong headaches. |
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July 18, 2007 Todd Helton did not go to the ballpark Tuesday due to strong headaches, the AP reports. Manager Clint Hurdle did not elaborate on the severity or impetus for the illness or speculate when Helton would be able to return to the lineup. Obviously this is not something the club will take lightly; we'll see what we learn Wednesday. Jeff Baker started at first base Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a run and RBI. |
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May 10, 2007 Todd Helton is scheduled to get the day off Thursday, the Rocky Mountain News reports. It will be the third time this year he's been rested. |
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April 19, 2007 Todd Helton received a scheduled day off on Thursday, the AP reports. Jeff Baker started in his place. |
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April 10, 2007 Todd Helton wasn't thrilled about resting Monday, a planned day off per Clint Hurdle's pre-season plan, the Rockies official site reports. "I didn't think I was getting the home opener at Dodger Stadium off," Helton said. "I'm not too crazy about that. But I'm never happy when I don't play. But he's the manager. They mapped it out." |
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April 9, 2007 Todd Helton received a routine day off Monday. He appeared in the game as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, grounding out. |
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March 11, 2007 The Rockies got Todd Helton back for Sunday's exhibition contest. Helton, who had been out with a sore knee, was hitless in three at-bats. |
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March 10, 2007 Todd Helton was scratched again Saturday due to his sore knee, the Rockies official site reports. He hasn't played since Tuesday. |
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March 5, 2007 Todd Helton was back in the lineup on Monday after missing the past two games due to inflammation in his right knee. He went 2-for-3 with an RBI in his return. |
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March 5, 2007 Todd Helton missed his second straight game Sunday due to inflammation in his right knee, according to the Denver Post. "I feel good. It will be fine," Helton said. At this point, it appears he's just being cautious. |
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March 3, 2007 Todd Helton was a late scratch on Saturday with a swollen right knee, according to the AP. He's day-to-day. |
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March 1, 2007 Todd Helton batted cleanup yesterday, with Garrett Atkins batting third and Matt Holliday fifth, according to the Denver Post. It appears that's likely the Rockies batting order going forward at this point. |
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February 5, 2007 Although he could change his mind, Todd Helton has informed the Rockies that he is prepared to veto any trades in the future, according to the Denver Post. He initially appeared willing to waive his no-trade clause when the Rockies were discussing a deal with the Red Sox, but it looks like Helton will remain with the Rockies for the foreseeable future. |
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January 29, 2007 The Rockies announced on Monday night that trade talks with the Red Sox about Todd Helton have ended, according to the AP. "This is not a trade that we were anxious to complete, but we are always exploring ways to improve our team," Rockies owner Charlie Monfort said in a statement. "Discussions like these regarding a player of Todd's talent and character are never easy, and it's not surprising we were not able to reach an agreement." The proposed deal was thought to include Mike Lowell and Julian Tavarez, but the Rockies also wanted pitching prospects in return, something Boston apparently wasn't willing to give up. |
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January 27, 2007 The Denver Post reports that the Rockies and Red Sox have had discussions about sending Todd Helton to Boston. He has a complete no-trade clause but has said he'd consider joining the Red Sox. |
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January 27, 2007 Todd Helton claims he has finally has regained the weight he lost while hospitalized with intestinal problems early last season, the Rocky Mountain News reports. He's also been doing a lot of work with a personal trainer. |