Always the bridesmaid... The club hopes Newhan, 33, adds another left-handed bat and provides additional versatility. MLB.com Newhan, 33, adds another left-handed bat and provides additional versatility. New York Times "David is a versatile player who can help us in so many spots on the field," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said. "We couldn't be more pleased to have him in our organization." FoxSports.com Damnit Jimbo, you're slipping. Now who are the Cubs going to get to fill the versatility gap? (And no, DeRosa doesn't count since he'll be starting.)