On the inning’s first play – his first play ever at that spot in the big leagues – he made a pretty pick on a one-hop throw from deep shortstop by Jose Reyes to record the first out. And in the eighth inning of Toronto’s 4-2 win over Boston, Gibbons sent Valencia to first base. He did play 28 games at first in the minors (grudgingly, it would seem).
“I tell you what, I would feel more comfortable maybe playing shortstop than I would playing first base,” Valencia said, his point being that he has never played shortstop in eight pro seasons. Valencia said he is indeed ready, but he was also candid about his comfort level at first base. He’s pretty good over there.”īig Frisco is Juan Francisco, who has recently switched from third to first, with Munenori Kawasaki switching from second to third, and … well, if you’re a Blue Jay these days, be ready for anything. “If you can play third, you can play first. “He’s a third baseman,” manager John Gibbons said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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