Frandsen: "No sir; what's that?"

Sabean: "Well, it's a little term me and Ned came up with some time back. Basically, from your perspective, it means that we're going to give you every opportunity to stick with the big club, and in as many positions as possible."

Frandsen: "Uh, is that good?"

Sabean: "Oh, hell yes, son. Think of your increased value to the team if you can fill multiple rolls. Take my good buddy Joe Lefebvre; he does a little bit of this, a little bit of that - whatever it takes to help the team. You do want to help the team, don't you young man?"

Frandsen: "Oh yes sir, absolutely."

Sabean: "Terrific. I knew I could count on you. Now this here is what we call 'the tools of ignorance.' It's just a phrase, don't worry about it. This stuff is in your size, and I want you to spend some time with Bengie and Edgardo while you wear. Just get a general idea of what they do. Remember, flexibility: that's the key. Well, that and speed and defense. And above all, warrior spirit. Tell me, Kevin, can you smell my warrior spirit?"

Frandsen: "Uh...yeah, sure, sir."

Sabean: "Good boy. Now get some practice in at catcher, and remember: you're our secondbaseman of the future. But if we need you a short, or third, or catcher, or to pick up Rowand's laundry, we hope you'll have that warrior spirit."

Frandsen: "Uh...I do. Er, I will."

Sabean: "Excellent. Say, did you ever play centerfield in high school or college?"

Of course if he turns out to be a legit big leaguer for the Giants I'll love him regardless.

Did someone prevent this player whose potential job could well be as a utlity infielder from taking ground balls at shortstop over the winter?