Valdespin to work as an infielder this spring

Terry Collins recently told reporters that Jordany Valdespin will spend this spring focusing on his infield work. 

"He played a lot of of outfield in winter ball. This spring, we need to put him back in the infield a little bit," Collins said. "We know if, need be, we can play him in the outfield. We need to take a look at him in the infield now."

Earlier this week, Collins said that Valdespin was a candidate for a full-time outfield spot, and that he was also looking at Justin Turner and Zack Lutz to play the outfield as well.

I definitely disagree with Collins here, because Valdespin isn't going to find any playing time as an infielder. The infield is pretty much set already, with the exception of Murphy, whose job may be up for grabs. I don't exactly understand why the organization would switch Valdespin yet again, especially given the weakness of the outfield. If Valdespin was able to win an outfield spot and play everyday, then I'd expect him to take advantage and have a successful season. However, maybe at this point the team will just look at him as a bench player at best.

What I would personally do would be let Valdespin start the season in the minor leagues as an outfielder. Let him improve defensively, and call him up when he's ready. He seems to have a decent amount of power, and the speed is there, so he is capable of being a decent outfielder someday. I just hope that the team doesn't pull a "Jenrry Mejia" on him and constantly change his role on the team.