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New Chicago Cubs utility man is already channeling a 2016 World Series hero

The Cubs acquired Willi Castro to play all over the field, and he's taken that role literally through his first four games.

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Although the Chicago Cubs fell short in the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes at the trade deadline, they still made out well by landing utility man Willi Castro. The former Minnesota Twin was an obvious target thanks to his ability to play third base if Matt Shaw continues to struggle, while also raising the floor for the offense against lefties.