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

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

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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

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