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‘So special:’ Dansby Swanson discusses first Cubs Opening Day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will make his debut with the team on Thursday at Wrigley Field, and he’s already feeling the butterflies as he prepares to take an important step on the journey with his new team.

Swanson, who signed a seven-year contract with the Cubs during the offseason, says that he feels comfortable with his decision to leave the Atlanta Braves, and that he’s ready for his new journey to begin in Chicago.

“I just went and stood at shortstop,” he said of his first moments inside the ballpark during Wednesday’s workout.