All we’ve heard from the Cubs for the past year is that players needed to be more focused and accountable, with comments from Theo Epstein and Mark Loretta serving as tacit indictments of Joe Maddon. Nearly every reason given for hiring David Ross spoke to things the Cubs felt they weren’t getting from his predecessor since at least late in the 2018 season.
But according to Maddon’s recent comments, the parting of ways wasn’t just a matter of the Cubs choosing to move in a different direction. Back in Tampa for his annual Thanksmas charity event, the Angels skipper shared a few thoughts on his departure from Chicago.