The Chicago Cubs introduced David Ross as their new manager on Monday.

Ross has worked as a special assistant to the club for the last three years, but insists he won't manage as an extension of the front office.

"I will be making my own decisions and continue with feedback from the group," Ross said. "I want to stay true to who I am. These guys responded to me when I was here as a player. I don't think that will change as a manager."

Theo Epstein also set out to make it clear that he wouldn't be managing from his own office.

"If you're a front office and you want a puppet, you don't hire David Ross," Epstein said. "Anyone that knows Rossy, knows that. He is absolutely his own man."