Garrett Atkins

It is encouraging to see a kid come up and do what he doing. He's got five home runs. That's read more

It is encouraging to see a kid come up and do what he doing. He's got five home runs. That's more than the starting eight combined. You watch him in batting practice, and you know he is a special kind of hitter.

I've played with a lot of these guys. They know I've had my struggles over there. They say if you read more

I've played with a lot of these guys. They know I've had my struggles over there. They say if you keep pushing forward, working hard, plays like that are the reward.

Anytime you give up one run in Coors Field you expect to win a ball game. It just shows how read more

Anytime you give up one run in Coors Field you expect to win a ball game. It just shows how well Myers pitched.

We all played together coming up. We all know each other, and it's a real good clubhouse. I'd like to read more

We all played together coming up. We all know each other, and it's a real good clubhouse. I'd like to think that will translate to the field.

My confidence (defensively) definitely grew as the season went on, and the last month and a half, two months did read more

My confidence (defensively) definitely grew as the season went on, and the last month and a half, two months did wonders for my confidence. Being out there every day after the All-Star break was important, especially when I knew I had to prove everybody wrong, which I've been having to do since college.