Helton trade talks heating up

DENVER – Todd Helton’s long run in Denver could end soon.

The Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox have been in trade discussions involving Helton for several weeks and those talks apparently are heating up.

The team’s most recognizable player, Helton has long been a fan favorite in Denver, but he has been beset by injuries and illness the last two seasons, and his power numbers have nose-dived.

Rockies owner Charlie Monfort didn’t return phone calls to The Associated Press over the weekend but he told mlb.com that Helton, who has a complete no-trade clause, has indicated he would be amenable to a trade to the Red Sox.