Giambi 6, Helton 0

The post game face said it all – Todd Helton was absolutely dejected in what is sure to go down as the beginning of an epic rivalry for Rockies Historians.  We will be combing through this for years to come, I’m almost certain.

The specifics are a bit fuzzy coming out of Arizona, but we know this much for sure: Team Giambi crushed Team helton 6 – 0 in what can only be described as a good ol’ fashioned whoopin’. Helton couldn’t mask his disappointment in the post game interview seen below. When asked what the difference was in his win Giambi said that, “it was a statement by the players. They went out there and played hard for me. I put them in tough situations because I wanted to showcase how athletic they were. Woody is the co-MVP. They were outstanding today.” Todd couldn’t help but blow his breath out in disgust at Giambi’s gloating.

When asked about the game, Helton said, “we are just gonna wash this off. Take a shower, we are gonna forget about it, we are gonna come back…I’m probably never gonna manage again. Yeah, that was a bad outing, bad showing. They got ahead and boat raced us. I gotta say that they were unsportsmanlike at the end stealing when it was 4 – 0 and we didn’t have another at bat.” Giambi was unconcerned with Helton’s anger, replying, “it’s alright, we just wanted to rub it in, step on your neck. Wanted to let him know he got out-managed.”

When Helton was asked if he regretted any moves he was sorry he didn’t make, he quickly shot back, “we didn’t have a chance to make any moves!!!” He went on to say, “I think I managed it perfectly! That wasn’t the issue.” When asked what the issue was, he thought for a moment and then said, “I guess I can’t say that” for fear of throwing players under the bus.

“Tough day. We’ll get them next year.” was all Helton could say at the end.

Rox Walk Off special on-site reporter, EdTheUmp, had the following observations as one of the very few able to witness this historic moment in Rockies History:

The rivalry kicked off immediately as the Giambino came out for the pregame conference with the umps and Helton was a no show. As the game progressed it was very evident that Giambi was taking this game very seriously. He was constantly up from his chair with fist bumps and pats on the back and words of encouragement…Helton, on the other hand, never left his chair as he was routinely being thumped by Giambi’s offensive juggernaut. Jamie Moyer, who was Helton’s starting pitcher, did an admirable job for a 63 year old. The fact that Giambi was sitting in bright sunlight and Helton was in the shade where it was noticeably cooler may have contributed to the mood from the Toddfather which is to say…somber.

This observer predicts that this rivalry will be only one game long…I don’t see Helton continuing on with his lackluster managerial skills and his lackluster team. I predict he sticks to hitting and defense. Giambi is not only older than Todd but appears to be ready to take the next step…managing the Yankees upon his retirement in 7 years from the Rockies.