Joe Maddon Expected To Join The Chicago Cubs

Multiple sources are reporting that the Chicago Cubs are on the verge of hiring Joe Maddon as manager. Per CBSSports.com:

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The Cubs and agent Alan Nero denied that a deal is done, but people familiar with the dealings say that it is certain to be completed in coming days, and that Maddon would indeed be the next Cubs manager.

The contract, once finalized, is expected to make Maddon one of the highest-paid managers in baseball and quite likely the best-paid in the National League. Mike Scioscia's Angels deal pays him $5 million annually, so he sets the standard. It is believed Maddon was looking for $5 million-plus per year, but the exact terms are not known.

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