As of this moment, the Cubs have committed $40 million more to their manager than they have to free agents. Maybe that will change, but all we’ve got for now is this official announcement about Craig Counsell‘s coaching staff.
The Chicago Cubs today announced Craig Counsell’s major league coaching staff for the 2024 campaign. Ryan Flaherty has been named bench coach, Darren Holmes as bullpen coach, Mark Strittmatter as major league field coordinator and John Mallee as assistant hitting coach. Ten coaches are returning from the 2023 season.
Ryan Flaherty, bench coach: first season with the Cubs after four years with the Padres including the 2023 season as bench coach/offensive coordinator.