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Cubs Extend Manager David Ross

By Steve Adams | March 11, 2022 at 12:34pm CDT

The Cubs announced Friday that they’ve signed manager David Ross to a contract extension that runs through the 2024 season and contains a club option for the 2025 campaign. Ross had been set to enter the final guaranteed season of his previous contract (although the team did hold a 2023 club option over him).

The team could have and quite likely did discuss the possibility of a new contract throughout the lockout. Ross told reporters back in October that he and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer had begun some “preliminary” discussions on a new contract. The general expectation throughout the offseason was that a Ross extension was little more than a formality. The organization has been quite happy with Ross’ leadership, even after a losing 2021 season. The Cubs went 71-91 last year, although the July dismantling of the team’s longstanding core played an obvious role in that poor record.

Ross, 45 next week, is entering his third season as the Cubs’ manager. He was plenty familiar with the organization and the front office before ever taking on the role, having spent the final two seasons of his playing career (2015-16) as the Cubs’ backup catcher. Ross garnered the nickname “grandpa” as the team’s elder statesman during those final seasons and earned the respect of many of the players he eventually wound up managing years later.

After last summer’s fire sale, it’s easy to forget that the Cubs not only made the expanded postseason field in 2020 but did so by winning the National League Central with a 34-26 showing. That proved to be another postseason exit for a club that never really developed into the dynasty many expected on the heels of the organization’s 2016 World Series title. Former president of baseball ops Theo Epstein stepped down after the season, giving way to longtime GM Hoyer as the Cubs embark in something of a transitional period.

The current retooling hasn’t resembled the complete teardown the Cubs went through a decade ago. Chicago kicked off its offseason by claiming veteran starter Wade Miley off waivers, and the Cubs have since further fortified their rotation by adding Marcus Stroman on a three-year contract. It’ll still quite likely be a team populated by young and/or inexperienced players, as the team looks toward establishing the nucleus of another perennial contender. Whether that includes another free-agent splash or simply allowing unproven but controllable players the chance to cement their place on the roster (e.g. Nico Hoerner, Frank Schwindel, Adbert Alzolay, etc.), it seems the front office and ownership are in agreement that Ross’ voice is the steadying presence they’d like to shepherd the group as the roster turns over from the Kris Bryant/Javier Baez/Anthony Rizzo era.

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  1. 48-team MLB

    2 months ago

    LOL couldn’t they have done this during the lockout?

    Reply
    • Old York

      2 months ago

      He’s still in the player’s union.

      Reply
      • 48-team MLB

        2 months ago

        Oh well. I don’t think the Cubs are winning this year regardless.

        Reply
        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          2 months ago

          48 – That’s the beauty of another bizarre BB season. Who knows where this shoppers delight FA will take us? Cubs can actually be considered, before the first game is cast, as actual contenders. People went crazy over Beanie Babys, they’re going to go crazy over FA. Put your helmet & protective glasses on, FA frenzy is about to hit the fan!!!!

        • chiefnocahoma1

          2 months ago

          Contenders for what exactly? They may win 70 games, but even a wild card is a stretch.

        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          2 months ago

          Is your crystal ball cloudy? What does your ouija board say? Have you tossed chicken bones?
          Before the first game, every team has a chance.
          After all the injuries in 2021, who will come on top?

        • Mikel Grady

          2 months ago

          Rodon Kershaw correra away from winning division

        • ChiSox_Fan

          2 months ago

          Cubs would do better with Robin Ventura!

        • ChiSox_Fan

          2 months ago

          Cubs currently 5th to last odds to win WS! Haha!

          Sox tied with Mets for 3/4th best odds to win! That’s without a new 2B or RF or another SP!

        • DonnyDownvote

          2 months ago

          What do the Sox have to do with this?

          Does Jerry want to spend any more money or is it dumpster diving time?

        • bucknerkingmansutter

          2 months ago

          And you’ll bow out of the first round of the playoffs as usual. At least we know we are a few years away from contending. I think I’d be more worried on relying on Keushel and Kopech in your rotation and then having to replace Rodon. Come back and talk your crap in October, troll boy.

    • Winslow Leach

      2 months ago

      They probably did. But chose to announce it after the agreement on the new CBA

      Reply
    • Aj6969

      2 months ago

      Yawn.

      Reply
      • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

        2 months ago

        Wow, you dug down deep for that one didn’t you

        Reply
  2. dan_plays_drums

    2 months ago

    i’m confused, this isn’t correa to the orioles?

    Reply
    • 48-team MLB

      2 months ago

      Albuquerque Desert Dogs

      Reply
    • Dogbone

      2 months ago

      I’ll go on record as believing that Hoyer has no intention of spending that type of money on Correa. Boros is starting those rumors to drive up bidding. Now, IF Correa wants to discuss a one or two year pillow contract, that’s a different discussion.

      Reply
  3. The North

    2 months ago

    Things are really heating up!

    Reply
  4. MC Tim C

    2 months ago

    Can we sign some free agents already please???

    Reply
    • youngTank15

      2 months ago

      What’s entertaining about that? I rather watch the games.

      Reply
      • JC#1

        2 months ago

        Condensed “hot stove” as there are no games yet

        Reply
  5. rememberthecoop

    2 months ago

    Meh. As a Cubs fan, I must say I was not overly impressed with Rossy’s handling of the pitching staff nor his willingness to discipline players when they deserved it. Maybe trading away his buddies will make his job easier going forward. Yet as much as I enjoy him as a person and what he did in 2016, I don’t know if he’s a good manager. Jed Hoyer is certainly convinced, however, and that’s what matters I guess.

    Reply
    • DonnyDownvote

      2 months ago

      I like Ross. Deserves the extension.

      Reply
      • keysox

        2 months ago

        What? He’s horrible. Works cheap. The Ricketts way

        Reply
  6. Ully

    2 months ago

    Bring back Mike Borzello

    Reply
  7. Davro

    2 months ago

    Good, totally deserves it.

    Reply
  8. FormerlyCubsWin108

    2 months ago

    Nice!

    Reply
  9. forwhomjoshbelltolled

    2 months ago

    I’m seeing a theme in the Top Stories…but I’m questioning their timeliness…

    Phil Hughes Announces Retirement
    Phillies Claim Jared Hughes
    Padres Acquire Phil Hughes
    Twins Designate Phil Hughes
    Twins Extend Phil Hughes

    Reply
    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      2 months ago

      The sunset has different hues…..

      Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      2 months ago

      Blues Clues?

      Reply
      • Melvino

        2 months ago

        Hues Clues??

        Reply
  10. joew-4

    2 months ago

    Why are all the recent posts about Jared and Phil Hughes?

    Reply
  11. Gwynning

    2 months ago

    Congrats Boss Ross!

    Reply
  12. NWMarinerHawk

    2 months ago

    WHERES THE F’ING TRADES AND SIGNINGS LEBOWSKI!?!?!?

    Reply
  13. Monkey’s Uncle

    2 months ago

    I’ve always liked Ross, seems like a good guy, and even though he’s managing one of my team’s division rivals, good for him.

    Reply
  14. outinleftfield

    2 months ago

    Congrats Ross!! Good call Cubs. Ross is a good manager.

    Reply
  15. 48-team MLB

    2 months ago

    On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest entertainment level), rate the potential entertainment level of a Cubs/Rangers World Series.

    Reply
    • The_Voice_Of_REASON

      2 months ago

      10 if Clayton Chokeshaw is there.

      Reply
    • Jose Tattoo-vay

      2 months ago

      1.5

      Reply
  16. The_Voice_Of_REASON

    2 months ago

    CANCEL THE SEASON, OWNERS!

    Reply
    • DonnyDownvote

      2 months ago

      What do you think? Should he be my first mute? I actually signed up to reply to this troll. I’m conflicted.

      Reply
      • mike127

        2 months ago

        The ONLY problem with mute is that when you mute one person you lose the chain not only the muted but I will take my chances….never again do I have to scroll past the voice. Muted.

        Reply
        • DonnyDownvote

          2 months ago

          I guess I’ll be a glutton for punishment and watch the pathetic depths he descends to.

      • 48-team MLB

        2 months ago

        @DonnyDownvote

        Don’t mute him. Create your own burners so you can even the playing field.

        Reply
        • DonnyDownvote

          2 months ago

          Thanks, but too much work.

      • Cmurphy

        2 months ago

        I’m making them my first mute!

        Reply
      • Father_Of_The_Voice_Of_REASON

        2 months ago

        I’m the only one in our entire family who hasn’t muted him.

        Reply
  17. DiehardFriarsFanFromThe619

    2 months ago

    Cubbies are toast. Signed- Padres Fan.

    Reply
  18. matthew07

    2 months ago

    Awful move. Terrible manager.

    Reply
  19. Ƭ̵̬̊ Player Formly Known As MousecopƬ̵̬̊

    2 months ago

    Now they need 1 more SP, CL extend Contreras and maybe one of Soler, Schwarber and maybe even Nelson Cruz

    Reply
  20. unclemike1525

    2 months ago

    Ross needs at least 4 years to develop a winner given they dismantled the WS core. They’re not going to spend like it’s 2016 this year anyway. I don’t want Correa and his 300 million albatross contract. Develop and draft better. They have some good young talent no matter what that idiot Callis and his friends say. They’re morons.

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