His name doesn’t belong in the Hall of Fame but there should be a place in the Hall for players like Craig Counsell who always seemed to get that big hit to start a rally or move the tying or winning run into scoring position. That is what Counsell did so many times in his career and he did it with humility. He was an old-school type player who played the game hard every day and acted the same whether he was in the starting line up or coming off the bench. He played the game the way it should be played.
Craig Counsell announced his retirement from Major League Baseball early this year and has taken up a spot in the Milwaukee Brewers Front Office. His 15 year career wasn’t filled with All-Star appearances or huge offensive outputs but he did win the NLCS MVP in 2001 and was on two World Series Champion teams (Marlins in 1997 and Diamondbacks in 2001). He has the distinction of being on base during the last two walk-off World Series wins. Something that doesn’t carry a lot of ...
PLEADING HIS CASE
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January 20, 2012
According to sources, the Brewers player and reigning National League MVP has formally initiated the appeal process regarding his 50-game suspension due to failed drug test administered during the playoffs.
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January 19, 2012
MELBOURNE, FL—Several anonymous sources have confirmed that marquee free agent and former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder has agreed to go to the Taco Bell on North Wickman. The deal, in principle, is for six cheesy gordita crunches worth an estimated $10.14 and includes an option for a bowl of cheesy fiesta potatoes.
“I know most people will be surprised...
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January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:42 am ET
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Craig Counsell has joined the Milwaukee Brewers front office.
He has been named special assistant to the general manager. He is the second Counsell to work in the Brewers front office, as his father worked for the Brewers from 1979 to 1987.
He ended his baseball career after the 2011 season....
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January 19, 2012
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who faces a 50-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs, will accept the 2011 Most Valuable Player Award at the annual awards dinner of the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Saturday in New York. Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in December, 2011, after recently signing a five-year contract extension...
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January 20, 2012
Ryan Braun's appeal of his positive drug test began Thursday before baseball arbitrator Shyam Das.
The start of the National League MVP's appeal, first reported by the New York Daily News, was confirmed by a person familiar with the session who spoke on condition of anonymity because the proceeding was not to be made public.
Calls to Braun's agent, Nez Balelo, and Major...
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January 20, 2012
Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers will accept his National League Most Valuable Player award Saturday in Manhattan, making his first public appearance since he was reported to have tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone.
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January 20, 2012
One day after securing Yu Darvish, the Rangers work on Prince Fielder.
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January 19, 2012
The #Nationals are still viewed by many in the industry as the frontrunners to sign Prince Fielder.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 19, 2012
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January 19, 2012
After baseball writers call his name and ask Ryan Braun to accept the NL MVP Award at a banquet on Saturday night, the only thing he should say is "No, thank you."
Or, to ratchet up the drama, the Milwaukee Brewers slugger could do a Marlon Brando and send Bernie Brewer or a Racing Sausage to the podium with a note politely declining the honor. No matter how, he should...
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January 20, 2012
Even with a significant cut in salary, Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki is pleased to be a Milwaukee Brewer.
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January 18, 2012
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will break his uncharacteristically long silence in a short speech after accepting his National League MVP Award at a banquet in New York on Saturday, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
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January 20, 2012
The Rangers still might be in the market for 1B Prince Fielder if it fits in the team's budget.
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January 18, 2012
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January 18, 2012
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