According to Cubs.com:
Tyler Colvin isn't ready to play first base. Yet.
But the Cubs still want Colvin to work out there, and infield coach Alan Trammell is pleased with the rookie's progress, Cubs manager Mike Quade said Wednesday.
"It's something new, we're not in [Double-A] Tennessee, we're not even in [Triple-A] Des Moines," Quade said, citing the Cubs' Minor League affiliates. "It's a big jump for a person to be comfortable at a new position at this level. It can be tough at any level, but at this level in particular."
Colvin hasn't played first base in a game since his sophomore year of college but has been working out there with the Cubs since Derrek Lee was traded to the Braves on Aug. 18.
So far, Colvin has shown he can handle all three outfield positions. Being able to play first would make him more valuable, Quade said.
"The more the better," Quade said.
I've been thinking, this may turn into a blog about the future Cubbies.....including Colvin, Castro, Cashner, Barney, and any other one I deem important enough to blog about. Like Whitney Houston said, the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way......
We're gonna need a new blog name. Ideas?
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