MESA, Ariz. — Long before Craig Counsell joined the Chicago Cubs, he knew all about the Chicago Cubs, and they knew a lot about him. Strengths, weaknesses, tendencies. Everything.
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, right, and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer laugh during news conference prior to an MLB baseball spring training workout, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chicago Cubs players run during a MLB baseball spring training workout, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Photos: Craig Counsell through the years, from playing to managing
Florida's Craig Counsell is greeted by teammates after he scored the winning run on an Edgar Renteria hit in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series in Miami.
Arizona third baseman Craig Counsell can't get to the ball hit down the left field during a 2000 game in Phoenix.
Arizona pitcher Randy Johnson celebrates by pouring beer on teammate Craig Counsell, the NL Championship Series MVP, after Arizona defeated the Atlanta Braves in their 2001 playoff series in Atlanta.
Diamondbacks infielder Craig Counsell meets with the media after re-signing with Arizona in December 2004.
Cubs second baseman Todd Walker gets tangled up with Diamondbacks baserunner Craig Counsell during a 2005 game in Phoenix.
Arizona's Craig Counsell, left, is congratulated by teammate Eric Byrnes after Counsell's solo home run against the Mets during a 2006 game in Phoenix.
Milwaukee's Gabe Kapler lifts Craig Counsell after Counsell hit the game-winning sacrifice fly during the ninth inning against the Reds during a 2008 game in Milwaukee.
Brewers baserunner Craig Counsell slides into home while Cubs catcher Geovany Soto walks away during a 2010 game in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Craig Counsell watches his three-run home run against the Reds on Wednesday during a 2010 game in Milwaukee.
Craig Counsell speaks at a 2015 news conference after he was introduced as the Brewers manager in Milwaukee.
New Brewers manager Craig Counsell shakes hands with general manager Doug Melvin at a 2015 news conference in Milwaukee. Counsell replaced Ron Roenicke.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks over his starting lineup before a 2015 game against the Dodgers in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell signs autographs before a 2016 spring training game in Phoenix.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell works in the dugout during a 2018 game against the Reds in Cincinnati.
Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig talks to Brewers manager Craig Counsell after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before a 2019 game in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell, left, speaks with Nationals manager Dave Martinez outside the Nationals clubhouse after their 2019 NL wild card game in Washington.
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun speaks with manager Craig Counsell during their 2019 NL wild card game in Washington.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell talks to general manager David Stearns during a 2020 practice in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell gives Corbin Burnes his 2021 Cy Young Award before a 2022 game in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell talks to reporter Sophia Minnaert before a 2022 game against the Nationals in Washington.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell gets a playful bear hug from Rowdy Tellez in the dugout before a 2023 game in Pittsburgh.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell takes the ball from pitcher Wade Miley during a 2023 game in New York.
A collection of photos of Craig Counsell from his time as a player and manager. The Whitefish Bay High School graduate has been named the next…
