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The Cubs’ coaching staff under new manager Craig Counsell is starting to take shape. Padres bench coach Ryan Flaherty is the frontrunner for the Cubs’ bench coach opening, sources confirmed.
Flaherty was reportedly a finalist for the Padres managerial job, which went to former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. Flaherty has spent the last four years in the Padres organization, beginning his post-playing career as an advance scout and development coach, before climbing to quality control coach and then bench coach.