Craig Counsell Begins Tenure as Cubs Manager with High Praise from Players and Peers

As spring training kicks off, the new Cubs manager's approach and past successes are lauded by team members and rivals alike.

Craig Counsell, the new Cubs manager, receives positive feedback from players and former colleagues as he takes the helm at spring training.
Former Brewers manager Pat Murphy, now with the Cubs, highlights a 38-year friendship with Counsell, promising a lifelong bond despite their teams' rivalry.
Cubs players, including veteran Kyle Hendricks, express confidence in Counsell's leadership and team-focused message.
Counsell's reputation as a 'bullpen whisperer' is under scrutiny as he takes over the Cubs, with a focus on flexible and strategic bullpen management.
The Cubs and Brewers' dynamic is set to change with Counsell's move, sparking interest in how the long-standing rivalry will evolve under the new management.