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Goins makes bid for playing time with big night
- Updated: May 31, 2016
TORONTO — If Ryan Goins is going to earn more playing time going forward, nights like Monday will certainly help his cause.
Known for his glove and his ability as a defensive stalwart, Goins was the centrepiece of Toronto’s offensive attack on Monday night, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and a sacrifice bunt in the Blue Jays’ 4-2 takedown of the Yankees.
Manager John Gibbons told the media earlier in the day that he would go with the hot-hitting Darwin Barney at shortstop in the absence of Troy Tulowitzki, leaving Goins as the backup infielder behind Barney and the recently activated Devon Travis.
“Go-Go, he hasn’t been playing a lot lately, but he had a big, big night,” Gibbons said after the game. “The double to get it going, the home run to the opposite field. He seemed good and relaxed and confident. Ryan has been struggling for a while, but he is a better hitter than that. He had a few days off, relaxed, and came through for us.”
Goins took over as the starting second baseman down the …
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