Mar 02, 2009 5:14 PM EST

If the Rockies aren't in contention at the season's midpoint, they are expected to shop third baseman Garrett Atkins.

"My goal is to have a good year, and if we are in first place in July, I won't have to even worry about it," Atkins said. "That's all I am thinking about, putting us in a position to make a playoff push. If that happens, I am going to be here. If not, who knows?"

Via Denver Post