Fourth in a series of spring training previews
Joey Gallo seems so sure that he is going to play first base for the Texas Rangers in 2018 that he spent all off-season working on the position. When he mentions his chances of playing left field, it’s as a just-in-case scenario.
He might be the best candidate for that position, too.
But if 2018 is about learning which players already in the organization can be counted upon in future seasons, Gallo needs to be at first base.