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Craig Counsell sign in Wisconsin vandalized after Cubs deal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/7/23

Many folks in Wisconsin are not happy with Craig Counsell.

Counsell on Monday left his job as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers to sign with the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs. The Cubs signing him came as a shock to many, including David Ross, who had been replaced despite not being fired.

Someone (or a group) was not happy with Counsell leaving the Brewers and decided to send a message by vandalizing a sign at Whitefish Bay for Craig Counsell Park at the Whitefish Bay Little League. The three-letter word “a–” was spray-painted over “Craig Counsell Park” on the sign.

The sign for Craig Counsell Park in Whitefish Bay was vandalized with a profanity overnight after news that the former Brewers skipper was headed to the rival Chicago Cubs. pic.twitter.com/ntQV1bW4lY

— TMJ4 News (@tmj4) November 7, 2023

An uncensored version can be seen here.

Counsell reportedly received a five-year, $40 million deal from the Cubs.

Counsell managed the Brewers from 2015 to 2023. The team made the playoffs in five of the last six years, including an NLCS appearance in 2018. The Cubs have missed the playoffs the last three seasons.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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