Chicago Cubs hire Craig Counsell to replace manager David Ross, who is out after 4 seasons on the job
by Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune
Nov 06, 2023
3 minutes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a shocking twist, the Chicago Cubs are hiring Craig Counsell as their manager.
The Cubs announced Monday they are bringing in the former Milwaukee Brewers manager, whose contract expired at the end of this past season, and moving on from David Ross, who was under contract through next season with a club option for 2025.
Counsell will get a five-year contract worth more than $40 million that would make him the major leagues’ highest-paid manager, The Athletic’s Ken
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