We all know the talk the past couple weeks has been the storm that is RA Dickey and recently we've all been seeing the bat of Ike Davis start to warm up. Combined, those two helped the Mets end their mini losing streak and top Baltimore last night.
However there's another bar that should start to get some notice pretty soon. Jordany Valdespin.
Valdespin has been up and down with the Mets so far this season, basically filling in because of the numerous injuries that have befallen the big club. Yet, when he plays, he seems to be out of position, either in left field or at short stop. His two most natural spots, second and third base, are blocked.
Last night, Valdespin started at second base, giving the struggling Daniel Murphy a night off. And looking at tonight's line up, Valdespin is in it yet again, this time playing left field.
The kid can hit the ball and over the past couple of games, he's been getting more at bats and showing that ability. Last night he had two more hits, both extra bases including his first career triple.
It's two early for speculation and heat to come onto Murphy, but his bat better get going pretty soon or there will be a legit competition for second base in the near future.
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