Mariners fans probably saw the tweets last night. Robinson Cano is working out in the Dominican Republic, taking reps at first, second, and THIRD base?
.@Mariners Robinson Cano had a press conference today in the Dominican Republic to announce his plans to play winter ball with @EOBASEBALLCLUB. He’s been working out at first base, second and third base. pic.twitter.com/EEB2lZ5MYe
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) August 2, 2018
Naturally, the initial reaction was a bit of a shock. Third base? What about Kyle Seager? This on top of the usual questions like, “how will they get him AB”.