Helton
Though I didn't want to get into this discussion, the good folks over at Purple Row have wondered about trading star Todd Helton, or at least tried to start a conversation on that hot topic. As our disclaimer at the bottom says, he's not for sale, and the rumors are just rumors - but just in case you've really got a case of the giggles about this, here's why we shouldn't, and won't trade Helton.
-He's the only reason less-than-diehard fans have to go to the ballpark now that Barmes is out.
-He's a good veteran mentor for the kids in the clubhouse, and really ties a young team together.
-There's no decent replacement.
-Management doesn't want to eat the salary from the 9-year deal he got a while back.
-You shouldn't trust our management with any player we might get for Helton. They'll probably end up getting nothing for him anyways.
But most of all, Helton himself has said he doesn't want to go, and likes anchoring this young team..
Even though he's in a bit of a slump, there's no reason to dump him like we did to Juan Pierre, who had a bad month, and went on to anchor a Florida team that won the world series. So there's no argument there. Plus, I think Helton will be out of his slump by the all-star break.
Anyhow, if you're still not convinced that we shouldn't AND won't trade Helton, you're probably a Dodgers fan or a moron. Or both. But don't take my word for it, please tell me why I'm wrong.
Gabe
posted by Gabe Stein @ 8:53 PM
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Despite their best intentions, I have absolutely no confidence in our management's ability to get anything for Helton, if we were to trade him. The amount of times that this team has traded away decent talent for almost nothing has taken all of my confidence in any ability to get anything decent for a good player. And even if they did get someone good, he may be gone in a few months anyways. Overall, I see nothing to gain at all from trading Helton except perhaps a few mediocre players in the short-term.
Gabe
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