Teams will pitch around Helton this year. The Rockies are committed to youth, and the main experienced batter they have behind Helton is Preston Wilson, who is coming off of 2 knee surgeries last season. Helton will bat third, and Wilson will bat fourth. If Wilson doesn't recover, Helton will not see much to hit; and if he does recover, Wilson may be traded.

Batting firth will be Matt Holliday.