Earlier this offseason it was reported that the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs were having talks involving a “young controllable shortstop”. With prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. on the way, it was assumed that that player would be able to play multiple positions.
When the “multiple position” caveat was thrown around, most thought the obvious connection was Javier Baez. Baez has been in the MLB for the past four seasons, hitting .255 with 47 home runs, 158 RBIs and 28 stolen bases. More importantly he has spent time all over the infield, playing second and third base as well as short stop.