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The New York Mets hired Carlos Mendoza as their new manager, a move that has raised questions and concerns. Mendoza, a former Yankees coach, is seen as a risky hire. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs surprised the baseball world by hiring Craig Counsell as their manager, making him the highest-paid manager in MLB history. This move has left the Brewers owner, Mark Attanasio, upset. Counsell defended his decision, stating that he needed a new challenge. The perceived value of managers in baseball has been a topic of discussion, with Counsell's hiring reflecting a shift in the sport. The Mets' hiring of Mendoza and the Cubs' hiring of Counsell have sparked reactions and discussions across the baseball community.
Craig Counsell believes Cubs are on precipice of being great: ‘It feels close' https://t.co/h0FH210wDJ
"If I'm David Ross, I'm a little bit bitter about the way this went down." Should the #Cubs have sent off David Ross in a less humiliating way? ➡️ https://t.co/z2bo0kdcVl https://t.co/hAiThRqK73
“There’s momentum here and it feels close.” Craig Counsell spoke to the media today for the first time as a member of the Cubs. (Via: @WatchMarquee) https://t.co/SjIo0FMd4y
Craig Counsell acknowledged several times today that he underestimated how much his move to the Cubs would inflame passions at home. He also spoke about falling short of the ultimate goal — winning the World Series — and discussed what constitutes success in pro sports. https://t.co/nIChRLofOx
Craig Counsell introduced as new Cubs manager after leaving Brewers: 'There is momentum happening here' https://t.co/cby2fmALGj
#Mets make it official. They’ll introduce Carlos Mendoza as manager tomorrow with a noon press conference at Citi Field.
The Mets' hiring of Carlos Mendoza on a three-year deal is official. He'll be introduced as manager at a noon ET press conference tomorrow. "Carlos is full of energy, passion and it was easy to see he’ll have a great rapport with our players," Steve Cohen said in a statement.
Craig Counsell says there’s momentum in the Cubs organization and “it feels close” with an exciting future ahead https://t.co/57K2HrIDIl
Craig Counsell speaks for the first time as the manager of the Cubs 🐻 (via @WatchMarquee) https://t.co/hgyvJkk1W7
First look at Craig Counsell in a Cubs jersey (via @AdamMcCalvy) https://t.co/ikMf3sr9hB
David Ross not holding Cubs grudge over Craig Counsell dump-job https://t.co/HakbASGRGl https://t.co/J3aQrCHcoW
The Chicago Cubs shook up the offseason when they hired Craig Counsell. What's next for them this offseason? @Russ_Dorsey1 joins us now on #FTLive ▶️ https://t.co/zDLYPvmPWi https://t.co/MfItK8DWzL
‘Amazin’ But True’ Podcast Episode 181: Was Carlos Mendoza The Right Hire For Mets? https://t.co/yBU0wByc0J https://t.co/dFi1qF0kL2
.@AntRivera86 and @DHenryTV discuss the #Mets’ hire of Carlos Mendoza as the club’s next skipper and which pitchers the Amazins’ should target in the free agent market https://t.co/bAkPc5V2XR
On an emergency @AmazinButTrue Podcast: @JakeBrownRadio, @FiggieNY & @AntRivera86 react to the Mets hiring Mendoza and Counsell going to the Cubs. Watch: https://t.co/Eu0LNuMR1U https://t.co/gFNkekyszN
From @TheAthletic: Craig Counsell became the highest-paid manager in Major League Baseball after the Cubs hired him from the Brewers. Almost no one knew it was coming. “I am not sure what’s more shocking — where he landed or how much he got.” https://t.co/uRtM0mQWcd
Hiring Craig Counsell may not be a sign that the Cubs are going to win multiple biddings wars over the course of the winter, but it's clear that it has to be the first step in a big offseason. https://t.co/z7XZd7IhMx
“We left wins on the table.” The day after blindsiding David Ross, Cubs president Jed Hoyer was not at all conflicted about the ruthless decision to hire Craig Counsell as baseball’s highest-paid manager. “You have to be willing to take risks.”⬇️ https://t.co/8gzzVnlMUZ
'I needed a new challenge': Craig Counsell explains why he went to Chicago Cubs https://t.co/iZTimAzfQ1
Craig Counsell reveals reason for stunning Cubs move: ‘Needed a new challenge’ https://t.co/2sTY9fJZZD https://t.co/J5ZXetCv1R
Two follow-up stories from me and @MLBastian on Craig Counsell’s Cubs stunner: Counsell on why he made the move: https://t.co/56e3HNekvN Jed Hoyer in how the Cubs swooped in: https://t.co/vw0ETcXgee
Craig Counsell defends shocking move to Cubs: 'I needed' a new challenge. 👀 https://t.co/JPEzNOpZ2X https://t.co/x04KaELPO8
Someone in Milwaukee was NOT happy that Craig Counsell left for the rival Cubs. 😳 (📸: @journalsentinel) https://t.co/051kKBSA6a
The Chicago Cubs just hired Craig Counsell to be their new manager, giving him the biggest contract for a manager in MLB history Amazingly, it’s even more than any of the Oakland A’s players made this season. No, seriously. https://t.co/Wht0ANHZuQ
Brian Cashman on Carlos Mendoza: “I think the Mets got a real good baseball person. It’s an asset we have got to replace.”
In the latest Mets newsletter, a nuanced take on the Carlos Mendoza hire: https://t.co/AhlFi5M9wD
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer after closing the deal that made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager in baseball: “This is no knock on Rossy, who I think incredibly highly of. I just felt like Craig is at the very, very top of the game.”
Cubs president Jed Hoyer explains the decision to fire David Ross and hire Craig Counsell: “My job is to figure out how to win as many games as we possibly can in the short term and the long term. There was nothing about this move that I didn’t feel like met that criteria.”
On an emergency episode of @AmazinButTrue Podcast: @JakeBrownRadio, @FiggieNY & @SubwayToShea @AntRivera86 react to the Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza as their new manager. Apple: https://t.co/YiFE6qMb6Y Spotify: https://t.co/rL8Pwxu0dY https://t.co/gEW7RPMOck
Does Craig Counsell to the @Cubs signal a big offseason push in Chicago? ▶️ https://t.co/5OyRdnxQjy https://t.co/lluT7vCVDA
#PostSportsPlus: Why new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza begins his tenure at a disadvantage https://t.co/4Hwgj7Goyo https://t.co/OnJSCS96EA
"I know him really well and he's a great guy, really smart guy" @andresgimenez thinks the Mets made a great hire in Carlos Mendoza ▶️ https://t.co/5OyRdnxiu0 https://t.co/psVNJ5jinw
From @TheAthletic: This is how the Cubs scooped up Craig Counsell, the best available manager, and shocked the baseball world. https://t.co/b8rsmqxuSS
A bottom-line, no-hedging @WildeAndTausch Twitter (X?) poll: If YOU have to pick one, who are YOU more pissed at that Craig Counsell is now the #Cubs manager and not the #Brewers manager?
“The Cubs Way” reappeared in a cold-blooded move that left David Ross out of a dream job and made Craig Counsell $40 million richer. The talk of culture and family is mostly empty rhetoric. It’s not that different here. The manager needs better players. ⬇️ https://t.co/UgvSJiaau2
The perceived value of managers has steadily declined in the sport, reflected in their collective salary stagnation. Craig Counsell, widely regarded as one of the best managers, had the opportunity to drive that ceiling upward, and as it turned out, his offer from the Cubs was… https://t.co/eFVeeYujSH
Risky Carlos Mendoza hire raises plenty of Mets questions https://t.co/GYRU2yOmH0 https://t.co/rV1bT8oTy8
The final back page: Carlos Mendoza is the Mets' new manager https://t.co/A0B4MolQzw https://t.co/WJBCGpiPRs
Mets must give Carlos Mendoza chance to become their Craig Counsell https://t.co/LWcPZDX7iS https://t.co/NMeuxluCIT
Who is new Mets manager Carlos Mendoza? Meet the ex-Yankees coach hired by David Stearns https://t.co/vaxCVqhAkl https://t.co/RDxYmJLH3z
Cubs new manager 🎰 Craig Counsell https://t.co/eDZj8NBh3P
'Craig has lost us and he’s lost our community:' #Brewers owner Mark Attanasio discusses Craig Counsell's departure https://t.co/lgolHwS24X via @journalsentinel
Mets to hire Carlos Mendoza as next manager: reports https://t.co/FjiJNhJvpD
Cubs, Craig Counsell make a statement that managers still matter. 😤 https://t.co/J5Ibv6vrcD (via @Travis_Sawchik) https://t.co/e3iOGb3Q9v
"Craig Lost Us and Lost Our Community" - Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio Lost His Mind Over Craig Counsell Joining The Cubs @barstoolcarl https://t.co/39fn6bHIsE
#Mets hope for better luck with yet another first-time manager in former #Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. https://t.co/I63z5EpTD1
Jed Hoyer swooped in and shocked the baseball world by hiring Craig Counsell to manage the Cubs. An early look at how this happened: https://t.co/R1xICP7MIs
"Craig Lost Us and Lost Our Community" - Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio Lost His Mind Over Craig Counsell Joining The Cubs https://t.co/8OikN3mesT https://t.co/k9Z3oR9Xx7
Risky Carlos Mendoza hire raises plenty of Mets questions https://t.co/W3vUhG55bH https://t.co/ON95hu2nwR
.@martinonyc details the search process that led to the #Mets naming Carlos Mendoza as their next manager & @BryanHoch on the type of coach Mendoza is https://t.co/SZ0U0B5B8I
Why the #Mets hired Carlos Mendoza instead of Craig Counsell? @JonHeyman breaks down a chaotic day of manager news across MLB https://t.co/biZrTV8SXE