David Ross was the talk of Wrigley Field during the final homestand. Could he be back next season — as the Cubs manager?
CHICAGO - As Joe Maddon tried to keep the Cubs' sinking ship afloat during the final homestand, a familiar presence was hovering at Wrigley Field.
David Ross, the former Cubs catcher who is now a special assistant to the team's baseball operations department, was at the park watching the collapse in progress.
It was the talk of the ballpark, whispered by ushers and security guards whenever Ross made a visit to Theo Epstein's suite.
"Is Ross replacing Joe?"
It's not unusual for Ross to confer with Epstein, but a report in USA Today became fodder for discussion on WSCR-AM 670, the team's flagship station, fueling speculation.
General manager Jed Hoyer declined to comment when asked by host Dan Bernstein on Thursday about the report from
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