Craig Counsell, the new manager of the Chicago Cubs, is making an impact by challenging the team's status quo and emphasizing individual responsibility. Before signing, he made it clear he wouldn't just manage the bullpen. He appeared to take a swipe at the Brewers during his debut, and is enjoying his role with the Cubs.
“He’s gonna want to do things differently.” In first season as Cubs manager, Craig Counsell is challenging the team’s status quo. Story: https://t.co/nXU0FYRurl
“It can be so difficult at times.” “I’m here to help the team as much as I can. I’m trying to do as much as I can. But a lot of it is out of my control.” On the uncertainty and instability of life on the back end of the Blue Jays roster: https://t.co/OJfkKBhKVk
The Blue Jays wanted “a voice that really held some weight” to lead their hitting group. They spoke to others but kept coming back to Don Mattingly, who seeks to build “an individual team approach, where each guy has a responsibility to be a tough out.” https://t.co/M8WP0lrVSI
Craig Counsell is loving being a Chicago Cub 👀 (via @WatchMarquee) https://t.co/QjeBYfAVqQ
Craig Counsell appeared to take a swipe at the Brewers during his spring training debut as Chicago’s skipper https://t.co/iuvK0VqEz5
Before Craig Counsell signed his contract, he essentially told Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer don’t bother if you’re just looking for someone to run the bullpen. Now Chicago is realizing what it signed up for. More from @PJ_Mooney ⤵️ https://t.co/rEynwMrPjr
The Chicago Cubs are getting to know what Craig Counsell is all about. ⬇️ https://t.co/rR864IizGx