How Has Jose Constanza Taken Jason Heyward’s Job?

I will be the first to admit that Jose Constanza is a feel good story for the Atlanta Braves. He is a 27 year old rookie that has finally had a chance to make the majors due to injuries, untimely slumps of everyday players, good hitting in AAA, and the Braves’ infatuation with speed on the basepaths. What baffles me, though, is that Constanza is now playing over Jason Heyward, and Eric Hinske for that matter. Don’t get me wrong. Constanza is an exciting player. Watching him last night against the Washington Nationals’ John Lannan, was a joy. He is the type of player that is a pest. He is nothing more than a contact hitter. He will put the ball in play, most of the time, and he has the speed to get to first base and beat out some infield singles. He has been solid thus far for the Braves. He has gone 8-20 for a .400/.400/.450 line. He has scored 3 runs and has collected 2 RBIs in the brief time that he has been with the team. Constanza is one of the prototypi...