Via ESPN:

“David Ross has a lot of great things going for him,” Epstein said of the World Series-winning catcher. “His connection to the players on this team, and especially his connection to the 2016 team, are not necessarily assets that distinguish him or are important to us. … Ross is an attractive candidate, and he’s going to be evaluated on the merits.”

The rumors of Ross taking over have been swirling all season.  There’s no way he doesn’t have an advantage. 

How else do you explain Ross being in the running?  Have you heard him call a game?

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