Every single expectation I've seen or heard from the Cubs brass, coming from those who have an ear for such things, is that Ross will play out his two year deal and be here in 2016. Schwarber is expected to be a part time catcher and likely 4-5 day a week LF next year and they want Ross to be there with him. That's not me saying that, that's coming from people who truly feel that's what the Cubs need to do next year. Of course Schwarber may stay down for a month and if he looks at least mediocre at C Montero could be traded by next year's deadline. It really is the only way to balance Schwarber's near ready bat and not quite ready catching, although scouts have said he's made remarkable progress behind the plate since he's been at AAA so all this could change. The fact remains that the team feels that the team feels that outside of Joe Maddon Ross is primarily responsible for the team's positive attitude and winning play. That's not reflected in BA or anything else but it is very baseball. The daily calls for Ross to go, something that won't happen for 15 months most likely, are really getting old.
