[消息] Counsell續簽三年約
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2016球季過後到現在，整個教練團都已經被續約
今天Counsell簽下三年合約，代表酒鬼總教練的職位到2020年都確認了
GM Stearns並表示這是他上任以來做過最簡單的決定
Brewers extend Counsell's contract through 2020
Tom Haudricourt , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2:44 p.m. CST November 11, 2016
Craig Counsell officially was given the chance Friday to see the Milwaukee
Brewers' rebuilding process through to the end.
In announcing a three-year contract extension for his manager through the
2020 season, general manager David Stearns made it clear he and Counsell are
in lockstep in returning the Brewers to competitive mode.
"This was probably the easiest decision I’ve had to make over the past
year," Stearns said. "Craig is uniquely qualified to be the manager of the
Milwaukee Brewers and to succeed as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers."
When Stearns became general manager at the end of the 2015 season, he was
asked to keep an open mind regarding Counsell, 46, who replaced fired manager
Ron Roenicke in early May of that year with a three-year contract. New GMs
often bring in their own manager or hire one within a year or so after taking
over, but Stearns and Counsell clicked on what it would take to rebuild the
team and be good again.
"He understands the intense desire of this organization to consistently
compete, and most importantly, he understands the hard work it's going to
take from all of us to get there," Stearns said. "This extension cements the
continuity of leadership throughout the organization that we seek. I'm
pleased that I get a chance to work with Craig for years to come."
The extension prevents Counsell from entering the final year of his contract
without knowing his future with the club. Brewers principal owner Mark
Attanasio said at the end of the season that extending Counsell's deal was on
Stearns' off-season agenda, and it didn't take long for an agreement to be
reached.
"I am more inspired and challenged by this job than the first day I took it,"
Counsell said. "That's what's so exciting to me. I love working with the
people I'm working with, and that's a big part of this. I love where I'm
working; I love coming to Miller Park every day. And I'm inspired by the
challenge we have in front of us. I feel like I get to see it through, and
that's important.
"We knew that this is not a one-step process. There’s going to be multiple
steps. There’s peaks and valleys to this process. You’re going to have to
go through that, and that’s a fun part of it, actually, because you’re
there for all of it and you’re a part of all those decisions. It’s not
going to change the next decision that I have to make, but I know that we’re
going to go through some peaks and valleys and we’re going to come out of it
the other side and be in the right place."
The Brewers never announced the terms of Stearn's contract when he was hired.
Asked if the extension of Counsell through 2020 now puts their contracts on
equal footing, Stearns repeated that it is club policy not to reveal the
length of front-office deals.
Counsell, 46, had no managerial or coaching experience at the major-league
level at the time he was hired. But he had served in the Brewers’ front
office since retiring after the 2011 season, including the last five years
playing with Milwaukee.
The Brewers embarked on a large-scale rebuilding plan shortly after Counsell
was named manager and began trading away veterans that July. The team went
61-76 after he took over the helm and before that season was done, Stearns
was hired to replace Doug Melvin as general manager.
Stearns accelerated the rebuild, turning over half the spots on the 40-man
roster before the 2016 season began. Projections for the Brewers were grim in
the first full season of what figured to be a long process, but they were
more competitive than many expected, finishing with a 73-89 record, five
victories better than in 2015.
The Brewers put together a strong finish despite trading all-star catcher
Jonathan Lucroy, closer Jeremy Jeffress and setup man Will Smith on Aug. 1 in
deals with Texas and San Francisco. After the season, the entire coaching
staff was invited back for 2017.
"When we came into this season, we talked a lot about keeping a positive
culture, creating an energy throughout our entire organization," Stearns
said. "I was continually impressed with how Craig navigated that. He had a
number of challenges thrown his way. He had a young roster and a roster that
was constantly changing, constantly evolving and ultimately getting younger.
He and his staff did an outstanding job of keeping that group together and
focused on getting better."
Asked if the extension changed his perspective of the task ahead in any way,
Counsell said, "It really doesn't. My head still wakes up every day to 2017
spring training, because that's what's next. I want to be here through this
process. I want to be part of October baseball in Milwaukee. That's why I
originally did this, and that's why I'm here. This is really the only place
where I want to be part of October baseball.
"I don't feel like I've accomplished much in this job yet. There's a lot to
do, still. I'm looking forward and trying to figure out how to make the next
good decision."
Counsell has a unique perspective on the importance of the Brewers to the
community. He grew up in Whitefish Bay and his father, John, worked in the
team's front office from 1979-’87. Counsell still lives in Whitefish Bay
with wife Michelle and their four children.
"Craig has as much Brewer in him as anyone," Stearns said.
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