CHICAGO (AP) Joe Maddon’s present collided with his past on Tuesday.
The Chicago Cubs opened a two-game series against Tampa Bay, and that meant Maddon was managing against the Rays for the first time since he left after the 2014 season.
”I want to go say hi,” Maddon said. ”That’s probably the most important thing.”
Maddon walked out of the dugout and into a sea of smiles and warm embraces as the Rays took batting practice. He got to chat with Evan Longoria and say hello to some of his old staff members, like pitching coach Jim Hickey and third base coach Tom Foley.