Listen, I get the idea that spring training is a time for experimentation. Those lineups that managers have thought about over and over throughout the offseason? Why not try it in spring training! Always wanted to try and see how the knuckleball one throws in the outfield would play during a game? Spring training is the place for it!
Trying entirely new positions as a 34 year old catcher entering your contract season? Um, ok, sure.
Yesterday’s news cycle on the Phillies revolves around the idea that Rob Thomson has talked to J.T. Realmuto about taking some flyballs in the outfield.