| Analysis: "There comes a point where we have to make a decision," manager Jim Tracy said. "We are to the third of June now, and we are talking about getting to the point of a couple of hundred at-bats. But you do get to the point where you have to step back and look at something and ask the question if it's going to happen or not." A demotion to the minors would obliterate any remaining fantasy value for Atkins, who is hitting a paltry .188, slugging .273, and hasn't had a multi-hit game since April. However, with the injury to Troy Tulowitzki, the Rockies are short handed, and will need Atkins around, at least until Tulo can return. |