MESA, Ariz. – A familiar face at the top of a tall, narrow Cubs uniform wandered through workouts in camp Wednesday, catching the immediate attention of media he seemed content to avoid.
“I think he’s here for a haircut,” Ross said of former Red Sox and Cubs teammate John Lackey, who was invited by the new manager to spend a few days in camp imparting wisdom and, well, other thoughts to old friends and young pitchers.
“I think he wants to be around the game a little, and as shocking as that may be to you guys [in the media], he’s a guy that really has a lot of knowledge,” Ross said.