If ever the term "mad scientist" applied to a baseball manager, then Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon has dibs on it. He’s not one to play the same eight players every day in the same position in the batting order.
In fact, his philosophy is in stark contrast to many others. He wants his players -- including his bullpen -- to be on their toes. One day Kris Bryant might be batting fourth and playing third base, the next he could be hitting third and playing right field.
Maybe there will be less moving around this year, but don’t count on it because the other philosophy Maddon espouses is rest.