Paul Sullivan: Theo Epstein says the Cubs have no 'untouchables.' But Anthony Rizzo's bromance with David Ross makes him the closest thing.
CHICAGO - There was no press release Monday announcing the extension of the David Ross-Anthony Rizzo bromance, which became official when the Cubs picked up Rizzo's $16.5 million option for 2020, a week after hiring Ross as their manager.
Rizzo's option was a no-brainer for Cubs President Theo Epstein, who signed the then-23-year-old in May 2013 to a team-friendly seven-year, $41 million deal that included performance-based escalators and two option years for another $33 million.
The deal was a little bit
