"Matt Shaw continues to get regular work in the outfield, as I'm sure Craig Counsell not only wants to get him plenty of reps out there, but the Cubs also want the information on how good Shaw can be as an outfield defender before they make any firm and final decisions on the rest of the outfield competition."
"I wouldn't be surprised if the Cubs are hoping Michael Conforto shows enough bounce-back in the bat to make the team (because the realistic offensive upside there is greater than it is for Dylan Carlson or Chas McCormick), and knowing that Shaw can definitely cover all of the outfield well enough would make carrying Conforto much easier."
The Chicago Cubs deploy their regular lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a spring training matchup. Matt Shaw continues receiving outfield opportunities as the Cubs evaluate his defensive capabilities before finalizing outfield roster decisions. Michael Conforto gets another chance to demonstrate offensive improvement, with the Cubs hoping he can contribute enough to make the team. The Cubs' coaching staff, led by Craig Counsell, uses spring training to gather information on player performance and positioning. The game features right-handed pitchers Colin Rea for the Cubs and Ryne Nelson for the Diamondbacks, with first pitch at 2:05 pm CT.
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