MESA, Ariz. -- Kris Bryant feels good this spring. He's getting to know his new teammates, enjoying drills with new infield coach Brian Butterfield and learning about the business side of the game.
The third baseman is the Cubs' player representative this season after serving as the assistant to Jake Arrieta last year. The player rep serves on the Major League Baseball Players Association executive board and is responsible for meeting regularly with the players on his team. It's Bryant's job to represent his teammates in the resolution of any problems at the club level.