Hoyer: Hard to fire Ross; Counsell hire right move Jed Hoyer said firing David Ross was a “very hard decision” but brining Craig Counsell on board was “the best thing for the fan base.”

Counsell wanted ‘new challenge’ in joining Cubs New Cubs manager Craig Counsell cited wanting “a new professional challenge” and the ability to still stay close to home when asked why he chose to leave the Brewers for a division rival.

Counsell exit stuns Crew: ‘You messing with me?’ Brewers owner Mark Attanasio admitted he was as shocked as anyone by Craig Counsell joining the Cubs.

Cubs fire Ross, hire Counsell as new manager The Cubs fired manager David Ross on Monday and hired Brewers manager Craig Counsell as his successor.

Source: Brewers’ Counsell to interview with Mets Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers to three NL Central titles in his nine seasons, will interview for the Mets’ vacancy, a source told ESPN.