Can You Imagine Colorado without Todd Helton?

We take Todd Helton for granted.

We see his name on the Colorado's Rockies' roster year after year, whether or not he's in the lineup, and think nothing of it. It's kind of like seeing the sun every day.

He's there, has been since 1997, and that's the way it should be.

However, the 39-year old may be ready to toss aside his first basemen's glove for good. Today, a Denver Post story says Helton may retire after observing how his surgically-repaired hip holds up through winter workouts.

"Even if he returns, Helton would be limited to about 100 games, which means utility infielder Jordan Pacheco and outfielders Michael Cuddyer and Tyler Colvin would likely be asked to share time at first," writes the Post's Patrick Saunders.

In 2012, Helton was limited to 69 games in which he hit .238, with seven home runs.