The managerial market provided a stunning twist today, with Craig Counsell jumping from the Brewers to the Cubs. He will replace David Ross, who has been relieved of his duties, per an announcement from the Cubs. Counsell will become the highest-paid manager in the league, earning $40MM over the next five years, $8MM per year. The Brewers reportedly made him an offer to stay in … [Read more...] about Cubs Hire Craig Counsell As Manager
Managerial Notes: Counsell, Mets, Guardians, Astros, Padres
The Mets are approaching a decision on who will take the reins from Buck Showalter as the club’s new manager, per SNY’s Andy Martino, with a decision from star manager Craig Counsell expected in the next few days. That, Martino notes, seems to set the Mets up to act quickly regarding their own managerial vacancy; if Counsell settles on the Mets, the Mets will of course hire him … [Read more...] about Managerial Notes: Counsell, Mets, Guardians, Astros, Padres
Tigers Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
The Tigers announced that first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha has been acquired in a trade with the Brewers. Minor league reliever Blake Holub heads back to Milwaukee in return. It can be assumed that Detroit will exercised the $11.5MM club option on Canha’s services for the 2024 season, which is essentially a $9.5MM decision since that option came with a $2MM buyout. The … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
Wade Miley Declines Mutual Option With Brewers
Veteran starter Wade Miley is declining his end of a $10MM mutual option with the Brewers, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com (X link). It isn’t known if Milwaukee had accepted its end. In either event, he’ll receive a $1MM buyout and become a free agent. Miley, 37 later this month, turned in solid results over 23 starts during his second stint with the Brew Crew. Signed to a … [Read more...] about Wade Miley Declines Mutual Option With Brewers
Brewers Decline Options On Andrew Chafin, Justin Wilson
The Brewers have declined their options on left-handed relievers Andrew Chafin and Justin Wilson, tweets Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Chafin, a 33-year-old lefty reliever, lingered on the free agent market last winter until mid-February. He signed a one-year, $6.25MM deal to return to the Diamondbacks, the team that made him a first-round pick out of Kent State nearly 12 years … [Read more...] about Brewers Decline Options On Andrew Chafin, Justin Wilson