After ending his MLB career as a World Series champion in 2016, David Ross is indeed coming back to the Chicago Cubs in 2017.
During the first day of the Cubs Convention on Friday, it was announced that Ross will return to the team as a special assistant to baseball operations.
Welcome back @D_Ross3!
The #Cubs today named David Ross to the role of special assistant to baseball operations. pic.twitter.com/E10Fezxyoc
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 13, 2017
Via ESPN:
The Cubs have hired David Ross as a special assistant to baseball operations, the team announced in a press release. Ross will contribute to “all elements within the club’s baseball operations department including player development, pro scouting and other work within the front office. He’ll also assist in evaluating players leading up to the amateur draft. ” Ross retired after hitting a Game 7 World Series home run and helping the Cubs break a 108 year championship drought.
Excellent news!
Guess who's back? #Cubs pic.twitter.com/hwqJuKon0Q
— Aldo Soto (@AldoSoto21) January 13, 2017
