News broke Friday from a press release from the Chicago Cubs that David Ross will indeed be joining the Cubs as special assistant to baseball operations. This move should not come as a surprise to anyone.
It was widely speculated that he would stay with the organization in some capacity after announcing 2016 as his final season.
Ross will help evaluate amateur talent, assist with player development, do pro scouting and even do some front office work for the club. This means he could do anything from helping out at practices to giving the rest of the front office his opinions on potential draft picks.