Almost no one knew about Chicago’s secret courting of Counsell, who had been linked to multiple teams with managerial vacancies. He’s been a lifer in the game and he’s done some wonderful things.”Said another former skipper: “Craig Counsell is an elite manager. It’s still a culture of ‘be glad you have a job.’”It’s the “managerial Hunger Games,” a former manager joked before pointing out some history. My bosses provide that in making me feel valued and thankful for the work I’m putting in.”AdvertisementEven Counsell’s former boss was surprised. “I didn’t see that coming,” said Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, who was with Counsell in Milwaukee.

Source: New York Times November 08, 2023 19:50 UTC