INDIANAPOLIS — He had never played anywhere other than shortstop prior to this season.
Now, Kevin Newman is receiving the label of second baseman but still playing some at his customary position.
In the end, Newman doesn’t really care. His heart won’t break if he’s not labeled a major league shortstop. He just wants to become a major league player.
Wherever that might be.
“I think that’s pretty fair to say for most of the guys playing baseball,” Newman said. “We want to get to the major leagues, that’s why we play the game and that’s the ultimate goal.