Ian Happ wants to play second base for Cubs — mlb.com

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have innings to offer at second base this season and Ian Happ wanted to make sure he did not get lost in the conversation. Over the offseason, Happ made it known to manager Joe Maddon that he wanted to be considered for that position as the team mapped out its spring workout plans. "Joe and I, we were in communication this offseason, which was good," Happ said on Tuesday morning. "We had some really good candid conversations, where I was able to say, 'Look, I would like to be considered for this. I'd like some time there,' because last Spring Training I played all center field and then you kind of get to the season and it's like, 'Well, now I have to be able to play them all.'

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