What kind of manager will David Ross be?

Getty Images David Ross’ last act as a Cubs player, being carried off the field by his teammates after they won the World Series November 2, 2016 in ClevelandDavid Ross was certainly an unconventional choice for Cubs manager for the next three years (at least!), even as he was a popular selection by Theo & Co.

Ross has no managerial experience. There have been several managers hired with no previous credentials in recent years, with mixed results. Robin Ventura did all right for a year or so with the White Sox, then the team collapsed and he was let go. On the other hand, Aaron Boone stepped right in with the Yankees and did a spectacular job mixing and matching players to replace a large…