Playing in limbo isn't easy, as Cozart observed, and there was a trade in place for Bruce to go to the Blue Jays when camp opened a year ago before it fell through. There was also a rumor later that Bruce might go to Baltimore.
The drama finally ended Aug. 1 when Bruce was dealt to the Mets for two players, including infielder Dilson Herrera.
"I wouldn't be shocked if stuff like that came up with me during Spring Training," said Cozart, who avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $5.325 million contract Jan.