2023 M.L.B.

[legOFwhat?]

Yeah, my SIL (big Cubs fan) texted me yesterday losing his mind with excitement! He really liked David Ross as a player but not as a coach.

Sorry Rick! He'll probably be coach of the year too

Sounds like Cubs are reloading . It will be interesting who stays and goes and they are going to do a serious rebuild . Dan

Probably going to be a crazy offseason! Not a lot of big free agents(other than Ohtani & Bellinger) out there so I'm expecting some crazy trades coming down the pike....

[cabfrank]

Craig Counsell should relocate. It will not be pleasant for his family in Milwaukee any longer. Seriously.

[cabfrank]

By the way, I am not at all saying I blame him for taking a 45% raise over what his current employers would pay. Most of us would do that. There won't be a lot of understanding among the Brewers' faithful though.

[MacLaren]

By the way, I am not at all saying I blame him for taking a 45% raise over what his current employers would pay. Most of us would do that. There won't be a lot of understanding among the Brewers' faithful though.

I totally understand what your saying.
But, I gotta wonder if the Brewers ownership offered to match or even come close to what the cubbies offered? It's not like the Brewers owners are poor

[TkoK83Spy]

Yea, I'm a bit torn. Totally understand from a financial standpoint, but man...the CUBS...really!?!? That gives me traitor vibes! Win the division and then going into the unknown, other than losing our manager and #2 pitcher for the year before the seaaon is even close to starting. Not looking good heading into next season.

[Manixguy@1994]

I heard yesterday the Cubs offer was double the Brewer offer . I’m not sure if true but also there were rumors he could leave at end of season . My problem with the whole thing is Cubs operations praised Ross and his efforts at end of season . I felt he did a pretty good job considering hat he had to work with and keep the team focused . They then say Craig is another level of manager after the deal is done . So much for loyalty. Dan

[cabfrank]

Loyalty is painfully rare these days, no matter where you look.
I've read quite a bit about it, and sorting it out, it sounds like Milwaukee offered $5.5/27.5 million, and Chicago, 8/40 million. Big difference.

[Manixguy@1994]

Loyalty is painfully rare these days, no matter where you look.
I've read quite a bit about it, and sorting it out, it sounds like Milwaukee offered $5.5/27.5 million, and Chicago, 8/40 million. Big difference.

True , hard to pass up and hopefully Craig will get front office support putting pieces in place to be more competitive. Ha ha not too competitive! I am a Cardinal fan ! Dan

[cabfrank]

I don't hold that against you, Buddy.

[MacLaren]

Loyalty is painfully rare these days, no matter where you look.
I've read quite a bit about it, and sorting it out, it sounds like Milwaukee offered $5.5/27.5 million, and Chicago, 8/40 million. Big difference.

Yes it is....
Seems to me the Brewers ownership could've done more to keep him
But, then again maybe the Brewers know what they're doing. I mean, ya never know.

[cabfrank]

I guess we'll find out how it ends up. The Giants hired the Padres manager too, so there is that.

[TkoK83Spy]

Brewers are too cheap. Baseball needs a salary cap, it's painfully obvious these days...granted Arizona and Texas shocked everyone this year.

Living in New York and able to see the Yankees and Mets spend a ridiculous amount of money more than the Brewers, and end up being worse teams...drives me up a wall, many seasons lately.