Man, I gotta tell you about this whole Cubs third base coach thing. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I’ve been following it closely, and let me walk you through what I’ve learned and how I got there.
So, picture this: the end of the 2024 season rolls around, and the Cubs decide to shake things up. They let go of Mike Napoli, their first base coach. That’s when the rumors started swirling. Who’s gonna fill these coaching spots? That’s when I started digging.
First, I went straight to the Cubs’ official announcements. Nothing concrete there, just some vague statements. So, I turned to the sports news outlets. The Athletic, with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, they’re usually on the ball. They dropped a report that Jose Javier was gonna be the new first base coach. 32 years old, first time on an MLB coaching staff. Interesting, right? This guy was with the Yankees’ Triple-A team, working on defense. I made a mental note of that.
Then, the real focus of my search – the third base coach. More digging, more articles. I found out Willie Harris, who’d been the third base coach for the Cubs from 2021 to 2024, was out. That was confirmed. But who was in?
I started seeing a name pop up repeatedly: Quintin Berry. Now, this guy has history with the Cubs. Played for them in 2015. And get this, he’s worked under Craig Counsell, the Cubs’ manager, back when Counsell was with the Brewers. Berry was a first-base coach there. It all started to connect. Multiple sources were saying Berry was the guy for the third base coach job. I felt like I was onto something.
I kept going, cross-referencing information, checking out different sports sites. I even stumbled upon a tidbit about Casey Jacobson being named assistant pitching coach. Every piece of the puzzle was important. I compiled all these names, all these roles – Berry, Javier, Jacobson. It was like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle.
And then, boom! It became clear. Quintin Berry was indeed going to be the Cubs’ new third base coach. It wasn’t just a rumor anymore. This was pretty much confirmed from what I was reading. A familiar face, someone who knows Counsell’s style, taking on a crucial role.
Here’s how my research usually goes down:
- Start with the official sources. Team announcements, press releases, that kind of stuff.
- Hit up the reliable sports news. The Athletic, ESPN, you name it. Look for reporters who have a good track record.
- Cross-reference everything. Don’t just rely on one source. The more confirmation, the better.
- Pay attention to the details. Who are these people? What’s their background? It all adds up.
So, that’s the story of how I figured out the Cubs’ third base coach situation. It was a journey of digging, piecing information together, and finally getting to the bottom of it. And you know what? It felt pretty darn good to connect all those dots. This whole process, it’s like detective work, and I love it.
And there you have it. The Cubs’ coaching staff for 2025 is shaping up. Berry at third, Javier at first, Jacobson with the pitchers. It’s gonna be an interesting season, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on how it all unfolds. Stay tuned!
