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| As expected, the Brewers announced on Monday that they have reached a one-year deal to keep infielder Craig Counsell in Milwaukee, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
Our View: Financial terms have not yet been disclosed. In 130 games last season, Counsell hit .285 and got on base at a clip of .357.
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| Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Craig Counsell will return to the Brewers next season. |
Our View: He says the club will announce the deal on Monday. Many teams were said to be interested in Counsell this offseason after he hit .285 and posted a .357 on-base percentage in 2009.
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| Although they reportedly face stiff competition for his services, the Brewers are planning to make a bid to keep utility infielder Craig Counsell, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
Our View: Counsell, age 39, had somewhat of a renaissance last season, batting .285 with 39 RBI in 130 games. He got on base at a clip of .357. He would look great on a lot of teams' benches, but if the Brewers are serious about keeping him, they likely will.
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| ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Yankees and Red Sox are among the 12 teams that have shown interest in Brewers utilityman Craig Counsell. |
Our View: That's a heavy amount of interest in one very light bat. The 39-year-old Counsell did manage to get on base at a clip of .357 in 130 games in 2009, but it's hard to see him repeating that feat in 2010.
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| Craig Counsell underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee Tuesday, according to beat writer Adam McCalvy's twitter page. |
Our View: The club considered the procedure routine. The 39-year-old vet performed well with Milwaukee in 2009, as he held a .285 average over 404 at-bats. He will become a free agent in the offseason.
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| Craig Counsell will undergo a minor arthroscopic operation to clean out torn meniscus in his right knee, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Our View: Counsell experienced a problem with his knee in spring training, but decided to play through it. He is slated to become a free agent after the season.
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| Craig Counsell's fourth home run of the season helped the Brewers beat the Nationals 7-3 on Thursday, and win back-to-back games for the first time since June 29-30. |
Our View: Counsell obviously lacks power, but his .299 average makes him an acceptable option in NL-only leagues.
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| Craig Counsell is slated to start at third base for tonight's home game against Washington, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Our View: Casey McGehee will ride the pine against opposing hurler Craig Stammen. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
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| Craig Counsell went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Brewers' 4-0 win over the Braves on Saturday. |
Our View: Counsell won't wow anyone with his fantasy contributions, but he's been a solid role player for the Brewers. After Saturday's performance he has his average up to .299 this season.
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| According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Craig Counsell is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. |
Our View: Counsell usually leads off against righties, so it is a legitimate concern that his troublesome knee is acting up. He was removed for a pinch runner in the ninth inning of Saturday's game. Mat Gamel will replace him in the lineup.
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| Craig Counsell will start tonight's game against Minnesota at shortstop in place of the ailing J.J. Hardy (back spasms), according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Our View: Counsell will bat leadoff as well. He is hot as he is batting 7-for-18 (.388) over his last four games. Opposing pitcher Anthony Swarzak will be making his first career start, and Counsell is worth employing in fantasy lineups if you have him on your roster.
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| Craig Counsell went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs scored, and an RBI as the Brewers defeated the Cardinals 8-2 on Sunday. |
Our View: Rickie Weeks could be headed to the DL and if he does, Counsell figures to see a lot more time at second base. He has simplified his swing this season, and could be a decent option with multi-position eligibility in deeper leagues.
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| According to MLB.com, Craig Counsell will not have surgery on his ailing knee. He has a tear in the cartilage, but has opted to play through the pain. |
Our View: Apparently the injury hasn't limited Counsell's ability in the field. That's good because no one is worried about his ability at the plate. The man with the stupidest batting stance in history only hit .226 last year.
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| Craig Counsell is dealing with a knee injury that may require surgery and force him to start the season on the DL, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Our View: Counsell has a cartilage tear, but can play through the pain. He would miss 2-3 weeks if he opts for arthroscopic surgery.
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| Craig Counsell came off the bench to spell Rickie Weeks in Milwaukee's 3-3 tie with Oakland on Wednesday. He ended going 3-for-3 with a run scored. |
Our View: Weeks was 0-for-2 in the game. Barring injury, Counsell will struggle to get 300 at-bats this season. While a fine clubhouse guy, he holds no fantasy value.
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| Craig Counsell's one-year, $1 million deal with the Brewers is official after he passed his physical exam, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Our View: Counsell wasn't real productive with Milwaukee last season, only batting .226 with one home run and 14 RBI. The Brewers brought him back as a bench player when they learned that the Cardinals might be interested in his services as a short-term replacement for Troy Glaus, who recently had shoulder surgery.
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| Craig Counsell has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million to remain with the Brewers, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: The Brewers locked him up before the Cardinals or Mariners could make him an offer. The Cardinals became interested after Troy Glaus underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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| The Mariners are among three MLB clubs interested in Craig Counsell, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: The Brewers would like to retain him, and the Cardinals were added to the list after Troy Glaus underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Counsell does not look to hold much fantasy value with any of the three clubs though, as he only hit one homer over 248 at-bats last season, with a poor .226 batting average.
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| The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that talks are progressing between the Brewers and infielder Craig Counsell. |
Our View: Counsell does not figure to have any fantasy value, although he is a stand-up presence in the clubhouse. He hit just .226 in 248 at-bats last season.
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| The Mets covet a capable backup infielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: Rosenthal mentioned Craig Counsell, David Eckstein and Alex Cora as options. The Mets still want to unload Luis Castillo, but it is not an easy task.
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| The AP reports that The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $3.8 million team option on infielder Craig Counsell on Friday, though the team says that it will continue to negotiate with the veteran journeyman and potentially bring him back. |
Our View: Counsell, who would have made $3.4 million in his option year, batted .226 with one home run and 14 RBI in 248 at-bats last season. He is a valuable veteran but not in fantasy leagues.
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| Craig Counsell will start at third base Friday against Nationals' righty Collin Balester, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Russell Branyan will ride the pine. |
Our View: Counsell is hitless over his last two games, but registered two hits in each of his outings on August 3rd (at Atlanta) and 4th (at Cincinnati).
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| Craig Counsell will be returning to the bench now that second baseman Rickie Weeks has been activated from the DL, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
Our View: Counsell did quite well hitting .308 during the loss of Weeks, but he has nowhere near the upside of Weeks and is best used as a spare part at this point of his career.
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| With Rickie Weeks out with a knee injury, Craig Counsell figures to pick up most of the starts at second base. Joe Dillon and Hernan Iribarren will also be in the mix for playing time. |
Our View: Counsell has been useless at the plate this year, but he's worth an NL-only bid simply because he'll see at-bats.
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| Craig Counsell is starting tonight at third base for the Brewers in place of Bill Hall. Manager Ned Yost said that Counsell needs to playing more with Hall struggling mightily against right-handers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Our View: Hall may not be tearing it up, but Counsell doesn't figure to provide a lift.
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| Craig Counsell is starting at shortstop in place of JJ Hardy, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Hardy rides the pine due to his dismal .214 batting average. |
Our View: Councell is batitng second today ahead of Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder, which makes him worthy of a spot start if you need a depth play in the middle infield, since Counsell has produced well in limited action this season (9-for-24).
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| Craig Counsell went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the Brewers' 12-6 win over Texas in spring training today, according to the Associated Press. Counsell has the starting gig locked, but it's always good to see the veteran leading the way for a young squad in spring training. |
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| Craig Counsell started at shortstop for the first time this year Monday and went 2-for-5. The Brewers have been using Counsell regularly in a super-sub role; he's already collected 20 at-bats (and six hits) on the young season. |
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| The Brewers signed Craig Counsell to a two-year contract, according to the AP. Counsell was reportedly looking for a place where he could start, which makes this a little curious. He will most likely be a utilityman with the Brewers. "His ability to play all infield positions will be extremely valuable," said general manager Doug Melvin. |
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| The Padres have reached a preliminary two-year deal with Craig Counsell, according to the Union-Tribune. Counsell, who lost his starting position in Arizona last year to Stephen Drew, will play second base and lead off for San Diego. |
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| Craig Counsell will start Sunday's game, either at second base or shortstop, the Arizona Republic reports. This is basically his farewell to the organization, as Counsell is not in the team's plans for 2007. |
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| With infielders Orlando Hudson, Chad Tracy and Stephen Drew in the fold, Craig Counsell admitted yesterday that he doesn't expect to be back with the Diamondbacks next season, according to the Arizona Republic. "I don't think there's a fit here for me next year," Counsell said. "They've got three guys on the infield that are going to play every day. I guess I don't see the at-bats." He'll be a free agent at season's end and hopes to find an everyday job at second or short. |
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| Craig Counsell will get the start at shortstop on Saturday, according to the AP. Counsell, who returned from the DL Tuesday, has lost his starting job to rookie Stephen Drew. |
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| Due to a tight hamstring, Craig Counsell did not play on Wednesday, according to the Diamondbacks website. However, manager Bob Melvin said that with the off-day on Thursday, Counsell should be good to go on Friday. |
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| The Diamondbacks activated Craig Counsell off the disabled list on Tuesday, according to the AP. Counsell, who was suffering from a broken rib, has been supplanted as the starting shortstop by Stephen Drew, and will serve in more of a utility role for the rest of the season. |
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| Craig Counsell likely will make his final rehab appearance Sunday before being activated from the disabled list for Monday's game, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin declined to announce how Counsell and rookie Stephen Drew will split time after Counsell returns. "When he (Counsell) gets here, we'll talk about it," Melvin said. |
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| Craig Counsell left the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and headed to Triple-A Tucson to begin a rehab assignment, according to the offical team website. Counsell, who is sidelined with a fractured rib, will DH for Tucson on Thursday and Friday. If all goes well, he will then head to Single-A Lancaster where he will play the field on Saturday and Sunday, and could be activated on Monday. |
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| Craig Counsell, out with a fractured rib, will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday and could join the D'Backs next week in San Francisco, according to the Arizona Republic. With Stephen Drew playing so well, Counsell could settle into a utility role upon rejoining the team. |
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| Craig Counsell will leave for his rehab assignment on Thursday, a couple of days earlier than first reported, according to the AP. Counsell has been out since mid July with a fractured rib. |
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| Craig Counsell will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday, according to the East Valley Tribune. Counsell has been sidelined for the last several weeks with a fractured rib. |
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| Craig Counsell, recovering from a fractured rib, could start a rehab assignment in a few days, according to the East Valley Tribune. Counsell's future role with the D'Back is uncertain because of the emergence of Stephen Drew. |
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| Craig Counsell, who has been out since July 15 with a broken rib, took batting practice for the first time Wednesday, according to the AP. The Diamondbacks don't have a timetable for Counsell's return, and with Stephen Drew playing well, there's no need to rush him back. |
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| Though Craig Counsell was originally expected to be out until early-to-mid September, he could return by the end of August, according to the Diamondbacks website. "I don't know if [he's swinging] today or tomorrow but we're pretty close," manager Bob Melvin said Monday. "There's an outside shot that maybe at the end of this homestand, maybe a little bit into the road trip, [he'll start his rehab assignment]. He's chomping at the bit to get out there." Counsell is out of action with a fractured rib. |
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| Craig Counsell hasn't begun taking live batting practice, but that could happen within a couple of days, according to the Arizona Republic. There's at least a chance he could begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week. He's on the disabled list with a fractured rib. |
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| Craig Counsell tested his fractured rib yesterday by fielding grounders and is expected to take batting practice today, according to the Arizona Republic. "He's probably improving quicker than we thought," manager Bob Melvin said. |
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| Craig Counsell, who is sidelined with a fractured rib, isn't expected to return to action until early-to-mid September, according to the East Valley Tribune. When he does return it will likely be in a reserve role, as replacement Stephen Drew has been playing very well. |
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| Craig Counsell could join the D'Backs next week in Chicago to do some rehab work, according to the Arizona Republic. A return date for Counsell, who is recovering from a fractured rib, has not been set yet. "Once we get him on the field and get him into baseball-related stuff, we'll have a better idea," Manager Bob Melvin said of Counsell's playing status. "We don't know if he's close yet.... Ribs are strange things. You want to make sure it's healed because you don't want to have any setbacks." Rookie Stephen Drew will continue filling in for Counsell, who will be out until at least mid August. |
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