Happy Nick Punto Day

Posted by John on February 12, 2010 under John | 4 Comments to Read

A couple weeks ago Twins blogger and Twins MVB contributor, Andrew Kneeland, asked the Twins blogging community to come together to celebrate February 12 as Nick Punto Day. Kneeland knew that Punto has been one of the most polarizing and head-scratching players for the Twins over the past six years.

My feelings for Nick Punto are difficult to put in writing, so I had to simply say them to you directly…

* Correction * I meant to say a .647 OPS (on-base plus slugging… not just slugging)

Thanks to Andrew for allowing me to release some steam over the man, the myth, the legend, little Nicky Punto.

The real value in today’s holiday is hearing what the rest of the blogging community has to say about number 8. I could link all the blog posts from today, or I’ll just send you to the #NickPuntoDay Twitter feed. Yes, that’s correct. Nick Punto Day has it’s own Twitter feed… and that’s all folks.

Tags: Andrew Kneeland, bloggers, Nick Punto

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brookingsblogs said,

Happy Nick Punto Day: A couple weeks ago Twins blogger and Twins MVB contributor, Andrew Kneeland, asked the Twins… http://bit.ly/9lhbsm

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twinsmvb said,

#NickPuntoDay is here on @TwinsMVB. See my video thoughts! http://bit.ly/b1dmyp

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Andrew Kneeland said,

I wouldn’t say Punto has below average defense, but he is what he is: a scrappy middle infielder who is best suited for a utility role. When forced to play every day, though, the world won’t explode… especially if he’s hitting 9th.

Great work, John! I think this is the first Nick Punto Day video!
twinsmvb said,

I agree with that part Andrew. He is valuable as a ultility infielder. Maybe not an everyday player, but I don’t think he will be all season. Lots of at bats to Brendan Harris and hopefully Danny Valencia eventually.