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Milwaukee Brewers: Top 5 Contenders for Craig Counsell in 2024

By Brian Sampson

Oct 1, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before the game against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before the game against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports /

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants’ decision to part ways with Gabe Kapler in the final stretch of the season has thrown their managerial position into the mix, making it another potential destination to watch. The Giants have historically operated with a payroll that ranks in the middle-to-upper echelons of MLB, a fact that could certainly pique Counsell’s interest.

The allure of managing a team with a substantially larger payroll—approximately $60 million greater than what the Brewers have traditionally worked with—might be a compelling factor for Counsell, especially considering the financial constraints or strategies employed by Milwaukee during his tenure. The prospect of additional resources and financial flexibility could factor significantly into his decision-making process as he evaluates his options in this managerial sweepstakes. It’s yet another intriguing subplot to follow in Counsell’s managerial saga.

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