While Joe Espada is currently preparing for a winner-take-all Game 5 between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs appear to have their eyes on A.J Hinch’s right-hand man.
According to reports by the Athletic’s Patrick Mooney (subscription required), Espada is on Theo Epstein’s list of candidates for the next Cubs manager. According to Mooney, the Cubs would like to speak with Espada, if the opportunity presents itself.
What Espada brings
While Espada may not be as much of a household name as Joe Girardi or David Ross, his resume does speak for itself.