After being blocked in L.A., Busch has hit the ground running in Chicago. Is he the long-term answer at first base?
has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, that kind of résumé gets you fast-tracked to the big leagues. But as a prospect in thesigning a long-term deal to occupy Busch's primary position in Los Angeles for years to come. Then, an offseason later, it wasBusch insists he wasn't fazed by the splashy additions crowding L.A.
"It just became harder and harder with the way we were constructed to get him playing time," Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said recently."We all felt Michael was a big leaguer and ready to take the next step towards facing MLB pitching every day. And we just didn't have the opportunity to do that.
"I just know how important it is to be on a team and to build that culture," Busch said."Showing up to spring training made it a little easier after being at the convention." "The challenge part of it I love," Busch said."I've been happy with the adjustments in my career, dating back to high school and college and pro ball. I think I can continue that here.", who is filling in for Bellinger in center field, has noticed a presence from Busch that you'd expect to see from a seasoned veteran, rather than a rookie with just 50 major league games under his belt.
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