Report: Tommy Hottovy, Anthony Iapoce, Mike Borzello All Expected Back in Same Roles

David Ross acknowledged during his introductory press conference that he was going to need plenty of help from his coaching staff as he learns the ropes as a rookie manager. That means replacing several members of Joe Maddon’s staff, like third base coach Brian Butterfield and bullpen coach Lester Strode, while retaining several others. As Patrick Mooney reported for The Athletic, the Cubs are expected to bring back ($) pitching coach Tommy Hottovy, hitting coach Anthony Iapoce, and catching/strategy coach Mike Borzello in the same roles next season.

No surprises there, though there were some calls for the peanut gallery to make changes at the hitting and pitching positions for the fourth…