For the second time in as many seasons, the Chicago Cubs will enter spring training with both a new hitting and pitching coach.
After the Cubs fired Chili Davis and replaced him with Anthony Iapoce, the Cubs coaching staff appeared to be set. Until two weeks ago, the assumption was that Hickey would be returning for at least one more season.
That was until Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer told reporters the coaching staff was yet to be finalized and speculation about Hickey’s future began. With Hickey’s decision to step down, the Cubs will now have another void to fill as they enter what appears to be a busy offseason.