Brewers re-sign Craig Counsell

According to Ken Rosenthal, via MLBTR.

Terms weren't immediately disclosed.

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I am nearly as excited about this

As i was yesterday…

the guy is a folk-legend

by BEARDEDJEFF on Dec 20, 2010 9:35 AM CST reply actions

see, i'm the opposite

because you can’t afford to pay him and then have Yuniesky be anything but a starter. i was hoping to not see Betancourt play every day.

by Capt Science on Dec 20, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions

Now all the pieces are in place for the WS run.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 9:41 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

Scorn CC with fear and trembling.

Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.

by theBrouhaha on Dec 20, 2010 9:43 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Diety on board

Lets do this thing

He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…

by jarlbartar on Dec 20, 2010 9:43 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

God wills it

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by Jeo on Dec 20, 2010 9:51 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

YES!

WS here we come

don't forget to brush your teeth.

by Drew C on Dec 20, 2010 9:51 AM CST via mobile reply actions

THE POWER OF COUNSELL COMPELS YOU!

I’m not smart enough to look at the other stuff and do anything but drool and mumble.

by Rubie Q on Dec 20, 2010 9:55 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

At least we know who our shortstop will be mid-May going forward

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by ecocd on Dec 20, 2010 9:59 AM CST reply actions

Is it:

1. God
2. The Pope
3. Craig

1. God
2. Craig
3. The Pope

don't forget to brush your teeth.

by Drew C on Dec 20, 2010 10:00 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Let me ask it this way

Was the Pope ever the NLCS MVP?

Didnt think so.

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by Jeo on Dec 20, 2010 10:05 AM CST up reply actions

You forgot about His Highness in STL.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 10:10 AM CST up reply actions

I call him Ba'al.

/ Bible joke

I’m not smart enough to look at the other stuff and do anything but drool and mumble.

by Rubie Q on Dec 20, 2010 10:13 AM CST up reply actions

Heh...

I actually got that one.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 10:21 AM CST up reply actions

And a little horn came out of one of the big horns

and behold, it was making great boasts with its mouth…

All is vanity.

by levnclf on Dec 20, 2010 10:48 AM CST up reply actions

Albert Pujols

I think this is clearly the Baal (and means of worshiping him) best befitting Albert.

Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.

by Yar Nivek on Dec 20, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

wow

Play Baal, indeed

by nullacct on Dec 20, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

Obviously, it's

1. Craig
2. God
3. The Pope

Next to Counsell, God is a minor deity.

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by Lefti on Dec 20, 2010 10:12 AM CST up reply actions

Craig objects to Jesus displays during the holidays

“Stop worshipping false idols!”

http://www.mlbsoup.com

by tcyoung on Dec 20, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

It is:

1. Craig

by BrewCrewBrian on Dec 20, 2010 10:13 AM CST up reply actions

Bah, double post

don't forget to brush your teeth.

by Drew C on Dec 20, 2010 10:02 AM CST via mobile reply actions

One of the first things I was thinking was that Counsell could be a late defensive substitution

But Melvin seemed to indicate Yuni’s value comes from his underrated defense. * facepalm*

So we need someone as a later defensive substitution for him and someone to pinch hit for him in high leverage situations. We all have to hope that Roenicke just sits his ass no matter what Melvin expects out of him.

Melvin has shown a willingness to drop dead weight before (Suppan and Hall) and I’m really hoping something similar will happen here.

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by ecocd on Dec 20, 2010 10:14 AM CST reply actions

Grienke's thoughts after being traded:

“Yes, I’m finally out of KC…. Wait. What?! Betancourt is playing behind me STILL??”

don't forget to brush your teeth.

by Drew C on Dec 20, 2010 10:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

I doubt it

Suppan and Hall were both on long contracts and DM took forever to finally cut his losses.

Betancourt only has 1 year left on his current contract.. My guess is that DM will ride it out. They still have a couple of roster spots open to bring in another infielder.

Besides, DM is not going to throw Betancourt under the bus so quickly. He just acquired the guy… he’s going to talk him up regardless.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

But but but

we can hope, right?

Minecraft is like digital Legos. I like digital things and I like Legos. I am now addicted to Minecraft.

by ecocd on Dec 20, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions

We moved two position players

And still have no place for Mat Gamel to play?

by nullacct on Dec 20, 2010 10:32 AM CST reply actions

Till 2012

Where hes the NL MVP

by SgtClueLs on Dec 20, 2010 11:50 AM CST up reply actions

Counsell's the last straw

-now I WILL have to buy an updated MLB video game in the spring.

by MisterRok on Dec 20, 2010 10:57 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

I'm looking forward to MLB The Show '11

by Brew Angel on Dec 20, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions

Hell yeah!

The Brewers are going to look pretty damn good in that one.

Anyone know what we’re paying CC?

I think this could potentially be a really stupid signing.

Deity or not.

For your health!

by menchkins on Dec 20, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions

No one knows.

State what the demarcation point is, in your opinion.

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by Mykenk on Dec 20, 2010 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

I'd be surprised if he's making less than $1mm

But I’ll be disappointed if he’s making much more than $1.5mm.

Now that's great tasting chicken!

by Kyle Lobner on Dec 20, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

Thats close to where I would put it aswell

I am thinking at least $1.25mm and dissapointing end $1.75mm

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by Jeo on Dec 20, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions

by Mykenk on Dec 20, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

by Mykenk on Dec 20, 2010 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

by menchkins on Dec 20, 2010 11:33 PM CST up reply actions

For us Xbox 360 owners...

we’ll have to settle on MLB 2K11.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 1:58 PM CST up reply actions

Getting a new game is going to be bittersweet

I’ve just now gotten Bill Hall and the grit above the Mendoza line.

by MisterRok on Dec 20, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions

What version are you playing...

where those guys are on the same roster?

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 20, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions

by SRB on Dec 20, 2010 4:18 PM CST reply actions

No

I think he’s running out of steam.
I don’t want to see him crash and burn a la Brett Favre or Trevor Hoffman

For your health!

by menchkins on Dec 20, 2010 11:37 PM CST up reply actions

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