The Cubs’ managerial search could start to take a more definitive shape as soon as this week, when team president Theo Epstein said he expects to start the interview process for candidates to replace Joe Maddon.
That likely means at least an interview with bench coach Mark Loretta as Epstein acknowledged when asked about Loretta that “at least one member of our coaching staff” is on the early candidate list.
Epstein, who has exit meetings planned the coaches Tuesday, confirmed only one specific candidate – David Ross – in a process that many believe began months ago when Maddon was sent into the season without a contract extension.