In a shocking move, the Cubs are hiring Craig Counsell to replace David Ross as manager, the team announced Monday. In a record five-year deal, Counsell is set to make the most of any manager, his representation Meister Sports Management confirmed on social media. His new contract is worth $40 million, according to multiple reports.
In a statement, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer characterized Ross’ dismissal as manager as a “difficult decision.”
