Garret Atkins

[kattleflap]

I'm curious why this isn't a guy anybody has mentioned yet at this point. I understand the platoon situation at 3B is working out fairly well right now, but the last 3 years this guy has been one of the best 3B in the national league, at least as a batter. I don't know much about his defense but even if it's average wouldn't a .300 hitter who has averaged 25hr's the last 2 years be worth taking a look at? He young (28) and if I'm not mistaken still has a year left of arbitration. Thoughts?

[Brian the Automator]

Away from Coors he's hitting .255/.291/.391

 

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[hauser42]

Brian is right and his defense is not top notch, he should be on the other side of diamond at 1B. Ian Stewart might be a better option if you are seriuos about getting a 3B, but Rockies not likely to move him.

[ILuvDaBush]

Honestly, how excited would we be to trade for a rookie to man our hot corner instead of the Hanyan monster?