No chance a deal for Helton gets done. His contract is too huge, and too long for his age (until 2011), he has a full no-trade clause, no thank you.

Teixeira is younger and will be available sooner...possibly in a three way deal involving the Yankees (sending Giambi, prospects, possibly Melky, receiving Gagne/Otsuka and Teixeira), the Rangers (receiving prospects, cash, ?), and the Angels (receiving Giambi, ?).