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MLB Network Names Dansby Swanson 6th Best SS

MLB Network has named the top 10 shortstops for the 2023 season, placing Cubs newly acquired shortstop Dansby Swanson in sixth best position.

Last season, Swanson hit .277/.329/.447 at bat and had nine defensive saves at shortstop, putting him at the elite defensive level.

As such, Swanson finished near the top 10 in his first All-Star, Gold Glove, and MVP voting.

But for Cubs fans, it’s hard to miss who finished in the top three.

Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts won the first three spots. They were both free agents last offseason. Correa and Bogaerts were reportedly chased by the Cubs.

The Cubs may have missed Correa and Bogaerts. Correa signed with the Minnesota Twins, Bogaerts with the San Diego Padres, and Turner with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Swanson signed a 7-year, $177 million deal with the Cubs after the shortstop market was in turmoil.

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