When the Red Sox signed David Ross as a backup catcher in 2008, it didn’t take long for Theo Epstein to recognize the new Cubs manager as someone he’d want to hire someday.

(Editor’s note: A revised version of this story was originally published on Oct. 24.) If there were ever any suspense, it ended when the Cubs announced that David Ross would return to the Cubs ...

David Ross is coming out of retirement — but he’s not returning to the Cubs. Or even the major leagues. Ross, one of the heroes of the Cubs’ run to the 2016 World Series champions… ...

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer released a statement confirming the news of Ross’s removal. The Cubs officially announce the firing of David Ross and the hiring of Craig Counsell ...

David Ross throws out a batter during a baseball game against the Brewers on July 24, 2016. Hannah Foslien / Getty Images David Ross of the Red Sox looks on while catching the game against the ...

He’s also looking forward to the future, both professionally and personally, as he deals with emotions from Monday’s turn that stunned the baseball world. The Cubs dismissed Ross and signed ...