You never know until you try, right?
That seems to be the Chicago Cubs' approach with new super-utility man Matt Shaw, who, in addition to seeing time this spring in right, center, second and third, can now check first base off the list.
A Gold Glove finalist among National League third basemen last season, Shaw was bumped off the hot corner when Chicago signed Alex Bregman to a five-year deal this winter. Questions as to whether or not the Cubs would trade Shaw lingered for months, but now, it's clear this roster, especially the bench, is built with Shaw - and his expanding defensive versatility front and center.