Part of me believes that Atkins has to show face and hopes Tapia performs reasonably well in the lead off spot (and in general) to justify the Grichuk trade. Amother part of me believes that Chuckles is just a f***ing idiot.
Charlie is protecting Chapman while he's in a funk from Severino. Tapia hitting ahead of Kirk, let alone hitting fifth, is even strange for Chuckles. Charlie is strategically placing his hit and run specialist in the five hole. Lol..