The Chicago Cubs organization has treated David Ross like baseball royalty in his “year-long retirement” celebration. It might not have been what Derek Jeter‘s was. But what started with a thank you gesture from Jason Heyward culminated in a fantastic story for Ross to tell his kids.
Ross was able to enjoy the long road trips during the season from a suite thanks to Heyward. Ross was in Atlanta when Heyward made his debut, and Heyward appreciated everything he had done for him. “Grandpa Rossy” was more than just a mascot. Outsiders may see a backup catcher receiving all this and think “how ridiculous”?