Report: David Ross Expected to Be Named Cubs Manager This Week, Deal ‘Almost Done’
Update: Per David Kaplan, the Cubs have made their decision and the other candidates have been informed. Expect David Ross to be officially announced as the next Cubs manager on Thursday.
Cubs made their decision late yesterday afternoon and the other candidates have been informed they are indeed out. David Ross is the choice. @ESPNChiCubs joins me at 9:25 on @ESPN1000. Story coming on @NBCSChicago and the MyTeams app.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) October 23, 2019
The talk around who’d be named the next Cubs manager shifted a little when it was learned that Joe Espada had been called back for a second interview, but then we found out David Ross also had a second sit-down. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers told people not to be surprised if Ross was announced on Thursday, and now there’s an even stronger report from NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan.
“Highly placed source has confirmed to me David Ross is expected to be named Cubs manager this week,” Kap tweeted. “His agent has been discussing contractual terms with Theo Epstein. Deal is almost done.”
Highly placed source has confirmed to me David Ross is expected to be named Cubs manager this week. His agent has been discussing contractual terms with Theo Epstein. Deal is almost done. More on @ESPN1000 at 9 am. On @NBCSChicago + https://t.co/VqUFW8rK8r throughout the day.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) October 23, 2019
MLB has previously put a blackout on big announcements during the World Series, but they’re being more lenient with that when it comes to off days. Hey, maybe the same will apply to their territorial map for game broadcasts. On second thought, that would require Rob Manfred to a) actually like baseball, and b) remove his head from his ass.
I hope you didn’t take my advice to bet on Espada after Monday came and went with no news, because now I’m advising you to put it all on Ross. Book it.