VIDEO: David Ross is Already Trolling Jon Lester and Cubs Fans Have to Love it
By Chris Russo
Baseball players are always just young kids, regardless of age. David Ross brought that mentality when he was a catcher, and he will definitely bring that goofy sense of camaraderie to the Chicago Cubs as manager, just as he says he will with Jon Lester.
David Ross on his relationship with Jon Lester going forward.
— Cubs Live (@Cubs_Live) October 29, 2019
Ross joked about coming out in the second inning during Lester’s first start of the season and asking for the ball. ? pic.twitter.com/1672xMbloO
Ross spoke about having to lead and discipline many of his former teammates as a manager, and he kiddingly said he'd ask Lester for the ball in the second inning of his first start.
As Lester's personal catcher for World Series-winning teams in both Boston and Chicago, Ross probably knows him as well as anyone.
In his final game, David Ross went yard in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with the Cubs.
— ESPN (@espn) October 23, 2019
He is now returning as their new manager ? pic.twitter.com/irnR3T8GZn
Ultimately, Ross also showed in the interview he is ready and willing to handle the players like a manager would, at least when absolutely necessary. He was honest in saying there will be times when he will have to take the ball from Lester even if he disagrees.
Yet, a lot of guys have transitioned from player to manager in a short time and done a good job. Joe Girardi handled the Core Four with the Yankees. Mike Matheny won a pennant with his catching successor Yadier Molina.
Ross is definitely going to keep things light in the dugout, but he'll be ready to do a manager's job.