The Blue Jays are transitioning prospect Brett Lawrie to third base. Lawrie, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers earlier this offseason, was drafted as a catcher and came up through Milwaukee's system as a second baseman. He has spent the first few days of spring training working with veteran John McDonald and third-base coach Brian Butterfield. "The one thing that I like is that I think this guy has a willingness to work," Butterfield said. "He has been out early with the veteran guys and had the chance to handle the ball a little bit. "He's a guy with obvious ability. Very explosive, very strong, very athletic -- and I'm really looking forward to seeing more, but right now it's just the tip of the iceberg."