Craig Counsell

5. Washington Nationals: They signed Jayson Werth to a monster contract, acquired Tom Gorzelanny from the Cubs, added some veteran help with Jerry Hairston Jr., Alex Cora (back-up infielder) and Todd Coffey (bullpen arm) and signed power left-handed hitter Adam LaRoche. They might not be contenders for the 2011 season, but with a healthy Stephen [...]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Mark Kotsay have agreed to a Major League contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. Rosenthal first reported that the Brewers were looking to add the veteran free agent on January 25. At the time, Rosenthal said that Kotsay could pinch hit for Carlos Gomez and offer veteran presence on the field along [...]

According to a baseball source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to add some veteran reserve, and free agent Mark Kotsay could be a possibility. Rosenthal says that Kotsay could pinch hit for Carlos Gomez and offer veteran presence on the field along with Craig Counsell. Another veteran free agent available [...]

Moment 3: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hits his 71st home run of the season on October 5, 2001. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. Bonds’ accomplishments during his baseball career place him among the greatest baseball players of all-time. He has a record-setting seven MVP’s, [...]

According to a source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Milwaukee Brewers and infielder Craig Counsell have agreed to a one-year deal. Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel says the deal is for $1.4 million in base salary for 2011.  The deal was officially announced by the team on December 22. Counsell, 40, hit .250/.322/.319 [...]

As you read this posting, it’s quite possible that it’s already out of date. Free agents have been moving quickly over the last few days, but if your favorite team has not made its move yet – don’t be down in the dumps.  There are several good free agents left.  Here’s a list of some [...]

According to the Journal Sentinel’s Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Brewers GM Doug Melvin said he has made an offer to free agent outfielder Eric Hinske and is waiting to hear back from him. “It’s his call, not ours,” said Melvin. “We’re waiting to hear back from him.” The Brewers also have offers out to infielder Craig Counsell and [...]

Brewers GM Doug Melvin told Journal Sentinel’s Tom Haudricourt that he is making progress towards bringing back infielder Craig Counsell. Haudricourt thinks that Counsell is still has value in a bench role and as a veteran voice in the locker room.

Many people in the know, close to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, expect this year’s August 31st deadline to be the quietest in years. Most executives expect that only a few bullpen and bench pieces will get moved before tonight’s midnight deadline to have player on your roster eligible for post season player. “It’s not as [...]

On Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN said that infielder Craig Counsell cleared trade waivers meaning the Milwaukee Brewers were free to negotiate a trade with any team. Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel says that Counsell is open to a trade to a contending club. “As you get older, you want to win,” said Counsell. “If you [...]