Former World Series champion with Red Sox released by Cubs; Does the meeting make sense?

A member of the 2013 Boston Red Sox World Series team who most recently was the head coach of the Chicago Cubs was fired by the Cubs on Monday.

ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that Chicago fired multiple coaches on Monday, including former Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli.

“Black Monday in the league for coaches: Cubs are making several changes, including firing first base coach Mike Napoli, hitting coach Jim Adduci, bullpen coach Darren Holmes and several strength coaches, according to sources,” Rogers said.

Napoli, 42, won the World Series as a member of the Red Sox in 2013. He was a 2012 All-Star member of the Texas Rangers and also played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Cleveland Indians during his 11-year career .

Napoli was the Cubs’ coach from 2019 until he was fired on Monday. He started in Chicago as a quality assurance coach before being promoted to first base coach before the 2022 season.

Should Boston hire Napoli in some capacity?

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