[外電] Mets welcome Taiwanese infielder Hu

[jason90939 (小豆子)]

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NEW YORK -- The introduction of Chin-lung Hu, the Mets' newest utility
infielder, on Wednesday certainly got more attention than the unveiling of a
normal backup middle infielder, but there was also a cultural draw.

Hu, acquired from the Dodgers in a trade last month for Minor League pitcher
Mike Antonini, will become the Mets' first Taiwanese-born player, assuming he
makes the team out of Spring Training. Hu, 26, is only the sixth Taiwanese
player to appear in the Majors. His new team also plays in a very culturally
diverse community, with large Chinese and Taiwanese populations.

"It's a great feeling," Hu said of joining the Mets. "I'm so excited. ... I
can't wait for the season to start and Spring Training, and to try to win
ballgames."

While not denying the value of Hu's cultural presence, general manager Sandy
Alderson repeatedly affirmed that his addition was a baseball decision.

"I didn't want him to think he had been brought in here for any other reasons
than his own ability," Alderson said. "I think it's great that he represents
a significant part of the community here. I certainly would not say that that
had no impact whatsoever, but ultimately, this was a baseball decision. I
think it's important for him to hear that."

Hu's primary role will be as a backup shortstop to Jose Reyes, but he could
provide some additional help around the infield, Alderson said Wednesday.

"He provides a nice set of capabilities for us," Alderson said. "One, he can
back up at shortstop -- maybe give Jose a day off occasionally. We think he
can play second base very well additionally -- maybe late-inning defense,
given what we have at second base and who's competing for that starting role.
He'll be able to move around."

While bouncing back and forth from the Dodgers to Triple-A Albuquerque over
the last several seasons, Hu has tallied 191 plate appearances in the big
leagues, with a career .191 average. In the Minors, though, Hu has had
greater success. Hu batted .317 for Albuquerque last season, including 16
extra-base hits and eight stolen bases.

"He can run a little bit and offensively give us a little pop," Alderson
said. "He's an overall quality utility player, and we'll see where it goes.
You hate to pigeonhole someone, but I think he's going to be a nice addition
for us."

The former Dodger simply outlined his hitting approach while explaining how
hitting is different in the Minors and the Majors.

"When you stand in the [batter's] box, I think you've got to feel
comfortable," Hu said. "I know it's not an easy game. Just don't try to think
too much and try to have fun and relax."

His familiarity with manager Terry Collins should also help him relax.
Collins worked with Hu while he was working in the Dodgers' Minor League
system.

"I know him a lot," Hu said. "He was with me two years. He's a great coach.
Everybody is scared of him a little bit."

Responding to a follow-up question about why the Dodgers' Minor Leaguers were
scared of Collins, Hu said: "He's a disciplinarian, but he's good."

Assuming he makes the team, Hu will be reunited with Collins as the manager
embarks on his first season at the helm of the Mets.

With the additions of Hu, pitchers Chris Young and Chris Capuano, Collins'
new club is basically complete, Alderson said. While it has been a
conservative offseason, Alderson expressed confidence in the players he added
this winter.

"Actually, I feel pretty good about it," Alderson said. "We've been able to
address all of our needs. Hopefully we've addressed those needs well. We're
going to find out in Spring Training and early in the season. But given what
latitude we had, I'm actually happy with what we have. I think we've
maximized our resources, and [we] are happy with what we have going into
Spring Training."


簡單來說 球團希望他能成為替補Reyes的選手

同時有機會去競爭二壘手的位置

目前的設定是開季的內野工具人

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→ SlamKai:Hu catch the ball~~~~
推 evilvens:加油!!!
推 abc12812:Hu let the dogs out~
推 jackielin:太爽了 住在citi field 旁 可以常常看到台灣球員了
推 beygwa:太好了 終於有機會可以常看到梅子的轉播了
推 todaies:Hu加油!   題外話簽名檔真好笑XDDDD
推 darksign:樓樓上住Flushing喔?xD
推 jackielin:對阿 你也是嗎
→ Vierro:衷心希望HU能有好表現 不然回種花可就囧了>"<
推 liao18:hosanna0813:哇靠~推反了~                    有趣的堆文
推 yungwena:Hu catch the ball~~~~
→ darksign:jackielin大住Flushing哪裡?XD
推 mrkey:但Citi的球票也是貴的離譜
推 cheer16max:簽名檔太好笑XDDD
推 jackielin:我住bayside av. 有點小距離 總比布朗克斯好 哈哈
推 ahiru:其實GM說不完全是華人市場的因素有點自打嘴巴，如果真不在意
→ ahiru:，會為了一個替補游擊手開記者會？我很高興終於有GM開始重視
→ ahiru:隔壁這個廣大的華人市場了，小胡加油～～
推 Mrlegend:citi field超棒的