The Cubs are benefiting from the versatility of several of their young players. It's a good thing for them, too, since some veterans are banged-up and the Cubs won't be calling up many minor-leaguers until their postseasons are done.
Outfielder Tyler Colvin has played all three outfield spots. He started in center field Wednesday in place of Marlon Byrd, who is nursing a sore right leg.
"Starting in the minor leagues, my first year, I was in left field and center field," Colvin said. "The next year, I was in center and right. They kept moving me around."
Colvin continues to take pregame grounders at first base, but the Cubs won't rush him into game action there. He's says he's not ready for that yet anyway.
"I'm getting more comfortable," he said.
