"Craig Counsell's Departure Sparks Fresh Perspective on Cubs-Brewers Rivalry"

The departure of Craig Counsell from the Milwaukee Brewers to become the manager of the Chicago Cubs has intensified the rivalry between the two NL Central teams. The move has left Brewers fans livid, as Counsell was highly regarded and beloved in Milwaukee. The Cubs, who fired their own manager David Ross to hire Counsell, offered him a five-year, $40 million contract, making him the highest-paid manager in baseball history. The Brewers are now scrambling to find a replacement, with bench coach Pat Murphy being a potential candidate. The heated Midwest rivalry between the Brewers and Cubs is expected to intensify with Counsell's move.