Mind right, Helton ready to get bat going

 
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton reports that his mind is in the right place, which is the first step to getting his batting average to an acceptable level. "I feel better, and hopefully I'll feel better when I step into the box," he said. "I've got to pick up my end of the bargain, and I need to start doing that. I have a little different approach." [link]

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