A new era dawns on the North Side of Chicago. David Ross, who was introduced as the 55th manager in Chicago Cubs history on Monday at Wrigley Field, is set to lead the franchise out of the shadow of its first World Series in over a century into what we all hope will be more sustained winning.
Chicago inked Ross to a three-year deal with a team option for 2024, believing he fit what the team needed to maximize what’s left of what appears to be a quickly-closing competitive window. Speaking with the media during Monday’s press conference, there were no decisions announced on the coaching staff that will surround Ross – but it was clear that’s a chief focus for the new manager and the Cubs front office.