We’re only a week removed from Joe Maddon saying he thought his whole staff would return for 2018, yet most of his top lieutenants are either gone or prepped to leave. Chris Bosio’s contract was not renewed, Davey Martinez is a top managerial candidate, and Eric Hinske was hired away by the Angels.
Now comes news that John Mallee will not return as the Cubs hitting coach, which should comfort a lot of folks who blamed him for the team’s inconsistent offense. Truth be told, that probably did contribute to Mallee’s undoing.