David Ross The Cubs Manager Takes Over, Draws Mixed Reaction

Good news for Chicago Cubs fans! It looks like David Ross is going to be your new skipper. While this isn't official, sources close to the team are beginning to leak more information about the Ross's managerial takeover of the Cubs. David Kaplan broke the news on Twitter this morning. Ross received a second interview Tuesday night after the Cubs spoke to Joe Espada a second time.

It is rumored that Ross's agent is in contract talks with the team now. All other candidates for the job have been notified that they are no longer in the running, Kaplan revealed on a radio broadcast this morning. Even going so far as saying, "David Ross is your new manager."

There has not been any official comment from the Chicago Cubs Organization. However, fans are expecting the management to make an official announcement regarding Ross's confirmation as the new manager for the Cubs tomorrow.

The 42-year-old former catcher made his major league debut on June 29, 2002, for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played for 14 years in the major leagues. During his tenure on the field, Ross managed to rack up two World Series Championships. He retired in 2016 after his last championship season with the Cubs. He has been regarded as a fantastic leader and a decent person by his former teammates.

Ross is currently working with ESPN as a baseball analyst. After leaving the Major Leagues, he has continued to remain in the spotlight. The first major league baseball player to be featured on the show Dancing With The Stars, where he placed runner-up partner Lindsay Arnold. Ross has remained very active in the Chicago community working with several charities. He has even made appearances on Saturday Night Live and published a book with author Don Yaegar.

The news hit the social media with mixed reviews Wednesday, but despite that fact, fans in the Windy City are probably rejoicing right now because one of their heroes may be coming back to right the ship!