DENVER -- The Rockies' Garrett Atkins may be quiet. But he's not underappreciated, as far as manager Clint Hurdle is concerned. Atkins has five doubles in the Rockies' last seven games. His 21 RBIs this month were tied for second in the National League going into Saturday night's game against the Reds. But with suddenly stellar starting pitching, the revelation that is Ian Stewart at third base, and trade rumors involving left fielder Matt Holliday and relief pitcher Brian Fuentes, Atkins hasn't been front-burner conversation. Yet his move from third to first base to replace the injured Todd Helton made Stewart's callup possible. His run production has helped fuel a hot streak that could make any deal to jettison talent unnecessary. "He finds a way," Hurdle said. "I like him. I like him on our team. There have been some...
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