NEW YORK —
Ian Kinsler knew the day was coming.
It took longer than most expected, not as long as he would have liked.
Regardless, he has had plenty of time to embrace it. Really, it’s what he’s always been about.
He’ll be doing it as a role player now rather than the starter he was for more than 13 seasons.
“My goal in playing this game is always to win,” Kinsler said Tuesday before the Padres played the Mets. “This is just a different perspective. The Padres need to win games — and soon.