David Ross dodged the question about who would serve as his bench coach next season, saying that he’d only recently gotten comfortable enough in his own role to start reaching out to members of Joe Maddon’s staff. But in addressing his own weaknesses later in Monday’s introductory presser, he talking about needing an experienced lieutenant to help him with in-game decisions. That seems like a clear indication of at least one change being made with the coaching staff.
Theo said he and Ross will work through coaching staff decisions immediately. Plan is to retain some of last year's staff, but Ross has some people from the outside who Cubs may add to the fold.