Cubs fire David Ross, hire Craig Counsell
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Those fans are letting their heart rule their head.Otis Day wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:15 pm I know some Cubs have lost their shit over this. Still attached to that 2016 team. You get one of the best in Counsell, move on Cubs fans.
You get the chance to land one of the better managers in baseball, you do it.
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dplank wrote:I agree with Rich here
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OMG. I'm a huge Cubs fan and I love this move. It's bold and it's the right hire. Counsell is awesome and has done wonders with a small market team like Milwaukee. Just hoping we can resign Bellinger.
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Surprised to see the move, but happy. Ross was a mid-tier manager who will remain with the Cubs in some capacity I'm sure. Whether it's now or later.
Counsell's hire indicates a big Cubs free agency to come.
Counsell's hire indicates a big Cubs free agency to come.
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You would certainly think so.UOK wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:47 pm Surprised to see the move, but happy. Ross was a mid-tier manager who will remain with the Cubs in some capacity I'm sure. Whether it's now or later.
Counsell's hire indicates a big Cubs free agency to come.
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They are either going to sign Bellinger and one other big name, or they're all in on the Ohtani sweepstakes. I could also see Hader wanting to sign with the Cubs to reunite with Counsell.UOK wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:47 pm Surprised to see the move, but happy. Ross was a mid-tier manager who will remain with the Cubs in some capacity I'm sure. Whether it's now or later.
Counsell's hire indicates a big Cubs free agency to come.
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Bellinger's going to get a lot of Cub offers, but it depends on his thinking. He bet on himself and won, so he can choose where he wants to lay down roots at this point. Hopefully it's near Chicago.Bears Whiskey Nut wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:36 pmThey are either going to sign Bellinger and one other big name, or they're all in on the Ohtani sweepstakes. I could also see Hader wanting to sign with the Cubs to reunite with Counsell.UOK wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:47 pm Surprised to see the move, but happy. Ross was a mid-tier manager who will remain with the Cubs in some capacity I'm sure. Whether it's now or later.
Counsell's hire indicates a big Cubs free agency to come.
As far as Ohtani goes, he's a bit of a wild card. His bat would be worth a huge deal alone, but as a pitcher he may not be useful for another year, maybe more. Tough to say.
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$700,000,000 for THE GUY...Angels get a DH for a year or so..then he may come back from another Tommy John to be the 2 way all time great..
That will buy a load of Sushi..
That will buy a load of Sushi..