WATCH: Matt Shaw on Bregman's decision, third base competition and Cubs future |
Tony Crumpton
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- 19 hours ago
Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw spoke to the media about his thoughts on the Cubs not able to get Alex Bregman, his work at third base this offseason and more.
“It's something you definitely follow along with,” Shaw said of Bregman’s signing. “For me, I've been spending a lot of time working on third base. So, that decision impacts a lot, where I might have the opportunity to play in the field.” Shaw hopes to win the Opening Day start at third base. “Oh my gosh,” Shaw said. “Obviously, that’s my goal for this spring. Being able to do that would be amazing. It’d be a dream come true -- something I've been dreaming of for a long time. “To have the front office, coaching staff, players, kind of believe in me and believe that I can help this team win a division and move forward with that would be amazing.” Watch the full video below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
00:00 – Matt Shaw expresses excitement about the clarity brought by the Bregman decision and his focus on developing at third base.
00:29 – He acknowledges that the front office has confidence in him to compete for the third base job in spring training.
01:20 – Shaw appreciates Dansby Swanson’s hands-off mentorship style, allowing him to ask for guidance when needed.
02:14 – He has been working on footwork and arm slot mechanics to improve his defensive play at third base.
03:04 – Discusses handling pressure in baseball, emphasizing consistency and learning from failures.
03:28 – Reflects on lessons from his first year at third base, saying experience has given him a foundation for improvement.
04:20 – Looks forward to contributing offensively and embracing the challenge of playing at the major league level.
05:13 – Talks about the possibility of playing in Japan, describing the energetic atmosphere and learning from past international experience.
06:06 – Believes the extra playing time in the minors was crucial for his defensive development and confidence at third base.
06:32 – Expresses optimism about the Cubs’ potential this season, praising the team's depth and strong chemistry.
