Joe Maddon certainly knows how to make a good first impression in Chicago.

Maddon, who opted out of his contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in late October after a long and successful run with the club, was introduced by the team Monday as its new manager.

Donning a Cubs jersey at the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville, Maddon spoke highly of the city and the team, but it’s what he did after his speech that had fans talking.

He finished his first appearance by offering everyone at the bar a shot and a beer.

“The Hazleton way,” he told the crowd of media representatives.

Yes yes @Maddonini ended #Cubs Presser thanking #TBRays & then went back to mic asking where barkeep was "one round is on me!" — Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) November 3, 2014

There’s been much excitement surrounding Maddon’s arrival in Chicago—and not just because he understands why the city was recently named the “Best Drinking City in America.”

Theo Epstein and the Cubs' front office had Rick Renteria in place as manager, but began pursuing Maddon as soon as he opted out of the contract.

"We didn't go after Joe Maddon because he's a big ticket manager. We went after Joe Maddon because he's Joe Maddon," Epstein said of the rapid pursuit and acquisition of the manager's services.

Ultimately, Maddon wasn't brought in just to make the Cubs into a competitive team: he was brought in to bring them a World Series championship. While acknowledging that there is pressure to succeed, Maddon wants to provide a structure where the players embrace that pressure.

"I'm going to be talking playoff next year," he said. "It's all about setting our goals high. I'm going to talk World Series this year, and I'm going to believe it. I don't know exactly when it will happen, but in my mind's eye, we're going to make the playoffs next year."