It was in the paper this morning, and I found it pretty interesting. Helton is probably my favorite non-Yankee in the entire league. He's always hit for a great average and big numbers. They made a great point that maybe all this losing has finally gotten to him.
Obviously I don't believe he ever did take steroids but I'm kind of surprised nobody has mentioned that in the media considering what a drop off he's had. I know how the media likes to start things.
I'd personally like to see him get traded to a team in contention, and I hope he can start performing like he is capable of real soon.
Obviously I don't believe he ever did take steroids but I'm kind of surprised nobody has mentioned that in the media considering what a drop off he's had. I know how the media likes to start things.
I'd personally like to see him get traded to a team in contention, and I hope he can start performing like he is capable of real soon.
...It is necessary to compare the last 11 weeks to the previous eight years to understand the slide's depth and historical perspective.
Three of Helton's eight worst offensive months have occurred this season. He never had hit under .300 in back-to-back months. He hasn't reached .300 in any month this season, sitting at .235 in June.
Everybody from season ticket-holders to diehard bloggers are asking the question: What's wrong with Helton?
"I have had bad days at work just like anybody else. I am no different," said Helton, 31. "I am going to get out of this through hard work. That's the only way I know how."
Of the telling statistics, nothing stands out more than Helton's average against left-handers. He had hit them at a .316 career clip. This year, he sits at .149....
Three of Helton's eight worst offensive months have occurred this season. He never had hit under .300 in back-to-back months. He hasn't reached .300 in any month this season, sitting at .235 in June.
Everybody from season ticket-holders to diehard bloggers are asking the question: What's wrong with Helton?
"I have had bad days at work just like anybody else. I am no different," said Helton, 31. "I am going to get out of this through hard work. That's the only way I know how."
Of the telling statistics, nothing stands out more than Helton's average against left-handers. He had hit them at a .316 career clip. This year, he sits at .149....
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