MESA, Ariz. -- After Addison Russell and Ben Zobrist took batting practice on Monday, the two Cubs infielders did some fielding drills, turning double plays for the first time together, and it was good.
"It was almost like a match made in heaven," Russell said on Tuesday. "Our feeds were perfect to each other without even talking to each other beforehand about where we like the feeds. That was a good sign."
Who knows? Having a steady influence like Zobrist at second may help Russell win a Gold Glove Award at shortstop.
The Cubs have had two shortstops win the Gold Glove Award: Hall of Famer Ernie Banks (1960) and Don Kessinger (1969 and '70).