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Cubs hire Craig Counsell: Four reasons why this was one of most shocking managerial moves in MLB history

www.cbssports.com Cubs hire Craig Counsell: Four reasons why this was one of most shocking managerial moves in MLB history

Counsell, who spent nine seasons with the Brewers and was heavily pursued by the Mets, ended up with the Cubs

Cubs hire Craig Counsell: Four reasons why this was one of most shocking managerial moves in MLB history

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Counsell was presumed to be headed to the Mets
Counsell wasn't even reported to be on the Cubs' radar
The Cubs voiced support for David Ross
Counsell is bound for a division rival after nine years in Milwaukee
- nine years in Milwaukee
  It goes way deeper than that. I'm a Cubs fan who loves this move, but Counsell
  grew up in Milwaukee
  his dad worked for the Brewers
  he played for the Brewers
  Brewers were his first managing gig, the aforementioned nine years
- saved us a click!