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Renck's Latest

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has a host of trade rumors in his recent column.  Let's break it down:

• Time to restart those Todd Helton rumors, as the first baseman is hitting a robust .360/.473/.533.  Renck thinks a trade to Detroit is unlikely, but that the Yankees, Red Sox, or Braves could make a play for him this summer.  The Yanks came up recently via Mark Healey.  Maybe with Helton's strong start, the Rockies can get their part of Helton's $90MM contract down to $30MM.
• Renck likes the Rockies, Braves, and Red Sox as suitors for Rocco Baldelli.  Rocco hopes to return in early June from a strained left hamstring.  I wouldn't expect a deal until at least late June.
• The Astros apparently are not making Chris Burke available despite his demotion.  That's a shame, because the Rockies like him.  The Rox are hoping to see Kaz Matsui return from a back strain this week, so we'll see how that goes first.
• The Angels still have interest in Garrett Atkins but talks haven't been serious.  Seems odd that Dan O'Dowd would sell low on Atkins at this point, but I guess it depends on the return and the Rockies' projections for him.

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