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2012
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Goes 2-For-4 In Major League Debut
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There’s a great pic from our new photo services provider of Mets center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis picking up his first major league hit against Atlanta’s Jair Jurrjens. The single was one of two hits for Captain Kirk who was making his major league debut.
“It feels great,” Nieuwenhuis said. “I try to keep it on an even keel as much as possible, but it’s been a little bit of a roller coaster for sure.”
Nieuwenhuis is filling in for the injured Andres Torres who is expected to be out for a minimum of two weeks. Manager Terry Collins said there will be plenty of at-bats for Nieuwenhuis while he was here, but I would expect him to sit out tomorrows game against left-hander Mark Minor.
Something worth noting is that Nieuwenhuis was one of seven homegrown players the Mets started against the Braves today, with only Jason Bay and R.A. Dickey being the only exceptions – both came to the Mets via free agency.
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I WILL SAY THIS.IF KIRK KEEPS HITTING AND BAY DOESN’T.. WE WILL SEE BAY BATTING 8TH BY JUNE 1ST.
Or Kirk playing RF, Torres CF and Duda RF with Bay on the bench.
well, playing someone in RF with him certainly will take care of any range limitations Duda might have!
Yes, I know you meant Duda goes to LF and Bay goes to left-out. Just having some early easter fun.
Jordany Valdespin is playing centerfield in Buffalo and off to a great start at the plate. I think he has a better chance of sticking in CF than Nieuwenhuis who looks more like a right fielder to me. We have to eat as much dollars as it take and trade Bay to anyone willing to take him off our hands. He’s become expendable and is blocking the growth of some of the junior Mets.
Valdespin is one of 4 second basemen on the Bison’s roster. Yup centerfield is his path to the Bigs.
One good game does not make a major leaguer. This is Kirk’s first chance at the show.. If he does not succeed this time he will be given other chances.
As to Bay: contract aside, which right handed bat would you rather have on your bench, Hairston or Bay. The Mets have to Pay Bay in 2013. They do not have to Pay Hairston.