CHICAGO -- Has a backup catcher ever been honored as he approached his retirement as much as Chicago Cubs backstop David Ross? This time it was Cubs fans who kept the party going -- along with good friend Jon Lester -- two days after the team honored him.
Ross received four standing ovations and two curtain calls on Sunday night during the Cubs' 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals while Lester orchestrated a surprise mid-inning visit by manager Joe Maddon in order to give his catcher a moment in the spotlight.