I think this is totally possible with the the lineup he will have next year. I can't see them trading him now just after trading away Shealy. Holliday, Atkins and Hawpe around Helton just take a lot more pressure off next season with a healthy Helton. The guy still plays defense and is still one of the best pure hitters in the NL.Todd Helton still believes he can be a 30-homer, 130-RBI man again.
Despite declining offensive totals thanks to back woes and a general reduction in hitting at Coors Field, Helton isn't ready to throw in the towel yet. "I am going to go out and have a monster year next year," he said. The question is, will it be for the Rockies? Helton has been discussed as a trade possibility for Colorado.