There’s a lot riding on David Ross finding success this year. Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein limped through the offseason with his hands tied financially so his only hope is Ross breathing new life into largely the same group that’s taken the field the last few years – to mixed results.
With Joe Maddon now managing the Los Angeles Angels, we close the book on one of the most successful eras in Cubs history. A World Series title, three NLCS appearances and four postseason berths – not to mention the personal accolades players enjoyed under Maddon’s mentoring.