Ross Is the Boss

Patricia Chavez
Nov 4 · 5 min read
David Ross bats during the June 12, 2016 game against the Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Doug Anderson)

It’s official: David Ross is the Cubs’ new manager. While he is, admittedly, not as hot as Brad Ausmus, he is David Ross, and I am a devoted Cubs fan. In other words, I’m thrilled.

For those not familiar: David Ross joined the Cubs in 2015 while nearing the end of a long career in baseball. Though Ross was a talented catcher and decent hitter, acquiring him was less about him and more about his BFF Jon Lester who is, to put it…

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Cat mom, librarian, and writer in Chicago.

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