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Originally Posted by Simp
Nice bit of objectivity displayed by the Rockies announcers talking about Helton's HOF worthiness and how they couldn't think of any reason why he wouldn't be a first-ballot shoe-in. Well, except of course for any "clowns" who are "foolish" enough to take Coors Field into account.
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Here's another case where MVP voting adds some much needed light on the subject, and puts it in greater context. Helton has only one top 5 MVP selection (which was a #5). He also has a #7 and a #9, for his only other top ten finishes. This is a shoo-in? Hello, McFly! The Rockies' announcers are high on something else other than air.
Helton had five very good seasons. But for a first baseman, you need more than that on offense. If he were another position, then a case could be made for him.