Craig Counsell, the new manager of the Chicago Cubs, is eager to start the season. He recently mourned the death of his mother, Jan, who passed away on February 8 at the age of 79. Counsell's reputation as a bullpen whisperer is being questioned as he transitions to the Cubs from the Brewers. Despite the rivalry between the Cubs and Brewers, Counsell and Pat Murphy remain close friends.
#Cubs' Craig Counsell and #Brewers' Pat Murphy — 'friends for life' — to manage through rivalry. Column: https://t.co/kfq5213d4k
Column: Will Craig Counsell’s reputation as a bullpen whisperer translate to the Chicago Cubs? https://t.co/NhaXuQFshy
New @Cubs manager Craig Counsell's mom, Jan, died last Thursday, Feb. 8, at age 79. Her obit ran in the Milwaukee @journalsentinel: https://t.co/1TO2Wk1t07
Exclusive: Craig Counsell mourns his mother as first spring training with Chicago Cubs begins https://t.co/WXlCxB48K3
Exclusive: Craig Counsell mourns his mother as first spring training with Chicago Cubs begins https://t.co/p1qngvySZF via @USATODAY
#Cubs' Craig Counsell is 'anxious' to get rolling. Speaking of which, is it September yet? Column from Mesa: https://t.co/0BIsORBLxn