The Chicago Cubs formally introduced Carter Hawkins as the club’s General Manager during a press conference with Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer. Hawkins becomes the 16th General Manager in franchise history.
Hawkins, 37, spent 14 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, including the last five as Assistant General Manager. He was involved in all aspects of baseball operations, including player and staff procurement and development, negotiations, rules and administration and player personnel decisions at the major and minor league levels.
Click below to watch the entire video of Carter addressing the media during today’s press conference.