Chance that Happ is that 3rd lefty impact bat in Cubs future lineup, which could be important.
Of course, want best guys out there irrespective of which side but, ideally, have nice mix of lefty/righty bats and even better to have a switch guy one of the three. So, could see Rizzo, Schwarber, Happ--with remaining righty bats.
Further, Cubs have ton of flexibility in infield. Gammons said on broadcast Cubs believe Happ can play infield. Hey, makes it easier to trade an infield guy, to trade McKinney for value, etc.
Guessing that a year from right now Happ is playing at AA. So, could be in picture soon.
Really cool to have seen Happ at the Cape. Knew about him and watched him closely one game. Games at the Cape are kind of like a high school setting---easy to bring a chair and sit right behind the screen, so got good look at him. He DHed game I saw---didn't see him on defense. Looks like a pro---jumps out at you.