PHOTOS: Helton pledges to play one more year

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 28: First baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies lingers on his knees after he was unsuccessful in his diving attemt to stop the game winning single by Steve Finley of the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 28, 2004 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers scored five runs in the ninth to win 5-4. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

DENVER - JULY 17: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies shows his frustration after flying out to right field against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning on July 17, 2004 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

DENVER, : Atlanta Braves' Vinny Castillo (BACK) embraces Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton before their game 17 May 2002 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. AFP PHOTO/Kirk SPEER (Photo credit should read KIRK SPEER/AFP/Getty Images)

MIAMI, UNITED STATES: Florida Marlins third baseman Mike Lowell (L) tags out Colorado Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton (R) during the second inning at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Florida 12 August, 2002. AFP PHOTO/RHONA WISE (Photo credit should read RHONA WISE/AFP/Getty Images)

DENVER - JUNE 16: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies ducks a high inside pitch to catcher Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning June 16, 2004 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 16: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball against the Houston Astros during the game on September 16, 2003 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Astros defeated the Rockies 14-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 9: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies makes the catch against the St. Louis Cardinals as teammate Juan Uribe #4 touches gloves with him on September 9, 2003 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rockies defeated the Cardinals 8-1. (Elsa/Getty Images)

DENVER - JUNE 15: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies takes off from the plate on a two-run home run against reliever Alan Embree of the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning on June 15, 2004 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies won 6-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

DENVER - MAY 2: Infielder Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies signs autographs during the MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on May 2, 2004 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies won 13-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS - MAY 10: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates with teammates in the dugout during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 10,2006 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

DENVER - APRIL 22: Todd Helton's jersey #17 of the Colorado Rockies hangs in the dugout during a game against the San Francisco Giants on April 22, 2006 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Giants defeated the Rockies 6-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

12 Apr 2000: A close up of Todd Helton #17 of the Cincinnati Reds as he looks on during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Reds 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

DENVER - AUGUST 31: First baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies looks back to the dugout in a game against the New York Mets on August 31, 2006 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 27: Todd Helton #17 of Colorado Rockies looks on against the San Diego Padres during the 5th inning of their MLB game on August 27, 2005 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - JULY 25: St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Pat Kelly (top) avoids colliding with Colorado Rockies Todd Helton as Kelly throws to first for a double play during the fourth inning of their game 25 July at Coors Field in Denver, CO. The Rockies won 5-2. AFP PHOTO Doug COLLIER (Photo credit should read DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images)

DENVER, : Colorado Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton makes an underhand toss to pitcher John Thomson for the out against the Houston Astros 09 April 2002 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. AFP PHOTO/MARK LEFFINGWELL (Photo credit should read MARK LEFFINGWELL/AFP/Getty Images)

DENVER - MAY 15: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies tosses the ball to first base for an out in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 15, 2005 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The D-backs defeated the Rockies 5-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

TUCSON, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during Rockies Photo Day at Hi Corbett Field on February 26, 2005 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

DENVER - JULY 9: First baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies dives to the ground as he gets hit in the left foot by a pitch thrown by Jesse Foppert #34 of the San Francisco Giants during the MLB game at Coors Field on July 9, 2003 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies won 11-7. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

6 May 2001: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies yells on the field during practice before the game against the Pittsuburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Rockies 4-3.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pigeon /Allsport

14 Jun 1998: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies in action during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport

28 May 2001: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies races around the bases during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 11-10.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

28 May 2001: Larry Walker #33 of the Colorado Rockies rests on the field after colliding with teammate Todd Helton #17 during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 11-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Allsport

2 May 1998: Infielder Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies in action during a game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Rockies defeated the Mets 7-3. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport

28 Feb 1998: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies in action during a Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants at the Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Giants 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Alls

23 Feb 1998: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during Spring Training at the Hi Corbett Field in Tuscon, Arizona.

5 Jul 1998: Infielder Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies checks equipment in the dugout during a game against the San Diego Padres at the Qualcomm Park in San Diego, California. The Padres defeated the Rockies 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /A

2 Mar 1998: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies in action during a spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona. The Padres defeated the Rockies 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport

DENVER - JULY 03: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies puts his hands on his head as he watches a home run hit by Yorvit Torrealba of the San Francisco Giants leave the field against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on July 3, 2002. The Rockies defeated the Giants 14-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

28 Sep 2000: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies swings at the pitch during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 12-3.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 21: A batboy greets first baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies at home plate after he scored during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 21, 2002 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies won 15-8. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 9: National League All Star first baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies greets left fielder Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants at home plate after Bonds hit a two-run home run during the MLB All Star Game July 9, 2002 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game ended in a 7-7 tie. (Photo By Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

17 Aug 2000: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies smiles in the batting cage during practice before the game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Mets defeated the Rockies 2-1.Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

11 Feb 2001: Top Row: (L-R) Todd Helton, Richard Hidalgo, Jose Canseco, Frank Thomas, Troy Glaus, Jason Gaambi, and Barry Bonds pose with Bottom row:(L-R) Gary Sheffield, Mike Piazza, Steve Finley, Jim Edmonds, Rafael Palmeiro, and Garret Anderson for a player team portrait for the Home Run Derby at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada.Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw /Allsport

25 Jul 2001: Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies blows a bubble as he prepares to pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Allsport

27 Jul 2000: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies watches the ball as he starts to run to base during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 16-11.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

3 Nov 2000: Todd Helton accepts his award for the Most Outstanding Player of the National League during the Players Choice Awards at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Donald Miralle/Allsport.

DES MOINES,IA- JULY 9: Todd Helton #22 of Colorado Springs Sky Sox stands ready at bat during the 1997 Triple A All-Star Game between National League and American League at Taylor Stadium on July 9, 1997 in Des Moines,Iowa. The American League defeated National League 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DES MOINES,IA- JULY 9: Todd Helton #22 of Colorado Springs Sky Sox smiles during the 1997 Triple A All-Star Game between National League and American League at Taylor Stadium on July 9, 1997 in Des Moines,Iowa. The American League defeated National League 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 10: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies at the plate against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 2-0. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

DES MOINES,IA- JULY 9: (L) Todd Helton #22 of Colorado Springs Sky Sox and Paul Konerko #6 of Albuquerque Dukes look on during the 1997 Triple A All-Star Game between National League and American League at Taylor Stadium on July 9, 1997 in Des Moines,Iowa. The American League defeated National League 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DENVER - MAY 10: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies prepares to take the field as his uniform displays a pink MLB logo and pink ribbon that adorned the players uniforms as part of Major League Baseball's 'Going To Bat Against Breast Cancer' promotion before facing the Florida Marlins during MLB action at Coors Field on May 10, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Marlins 3-2. Uniforms were adorned with pink MLB logos and several players worn pink sweat bands and used pink bats

DENVER - APRIL 06: Todd Helton #17 (far right) and other members of the Colorado Rockies baseball team take their first look at their National League Championship rings during a pre-game ceremony at Coors Field on April 6, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 27: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies corsses home plate to score on a Brad Hawpe RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game Three of the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series at Coors Field on October 27, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DENVER - MAY 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies returns to the dugout after flying out in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field on May 24, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Mets defeated the Rockies 9-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - APRIL 06: Richard L. Monfort, Vice Chairman of the Colorado Rockies presents Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies his National League Championship ring during a pre-game ceremony at Coors Field on April 6, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. At left is Charles K. Monfort, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Rockies hugs (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - JULY 28: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies hits a sacrifice fly for an RBI off of Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Coors Field on July 28, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 05: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies can only smile as he walks back to the dugout after striking out against Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during a MLB game at Chase Field on June 5, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 03: First baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies plays defense and Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants leads off first base as sunset falls over the stadium at Coors Field on August 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - JULY 28: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies looks out from the dugout before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on July 28, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Reds defeated the Rockies 9-7. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 8: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies and teammates observe a moment of silence for former Rockies owner Jerry McMorris before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 8, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 30: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies watches from the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 30, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 9-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: First baseman Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies makes a catch in foul territory for the last out of the game against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on August 23, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Astros 8-6. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE,WI - APRIL 20: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies bats against Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 20, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 09: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies signs autographs prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 9, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

BOSTON - OCTOBER 25: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies makes a stretch to get Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox during Game Two of the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park on October 25, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies pumps his fist as he completes the play to put out Khalil Green #3 of the San Diego Padres in the wildcard baseball playoff game on October 1, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his teams wild card playoff baseball victory over the San Diego Padres on October 1, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 06: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the National League Divisional Series at Coors Field on October 6, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Phillies 2-1 to sweep the series 3-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies waits at first base during the game against the San Diego Padres in the wildcard baseball playoff game on October 1, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Todd Helton #17 (L) hugs Matt Holliday #5 of the Colorado Rockies as they celebrate their wild card playoff baseball victory over the San Diego Padres on October 1, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

11 Apr 2000: Batter Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies falls to the plate to avoid a pitch thrown by Ron Villone #41 of the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field in Denver, Colo. The Reds won 10-3.

25 Feb 2000: Infielder Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Tucson, Arizona.

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 30: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies salutes the crowd after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on September 30, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 4-3. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - APRIL 06: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies swings against the the San Diego Padres during Opening Night at Petco Park on April 6, 2007 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

BOSTON - OCTOBER 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies double in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game One of the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 15: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies looks on during the trophy presentation as he holds his daughter Tierney Faith after the ROckies 6-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Coors Field on October 15, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4 to sweep the series 4-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

BOSTON - OCTOBER 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies looks on while losing against the Boston Red Sox during Game One of the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

BOSTON - OCTOBER 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies walks back to the dugout after striking out in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game One of the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Josh Fogg #37 and Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies celebrate in the locker room after their 6-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Coors Field on October 15, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4 to sweep the series 4-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 06: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies bats against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the National League Divisional Series at Coors Field on October 6, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Phillies 2-1 to sweep the series 3-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 06: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the National League Divisional Series at Coors Field on October 6, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Phillies 2-1 to sweep the series 3-0. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 15: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies is sprayed with champagne in the locker room as he is interviewed after their 6-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Coors Field on October 15, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4 to sweep the series 4-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 14: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Coors Field on October 14, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)