The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly interviewed Craig Counsell for their managerial position, according to an Associated Press source. Counsell, who is currently the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, has been with the team since 2015 and has led them to two playoff appearances.
The Guardians are looking for a new manager after firing Terry Francona earlier this month. Francona had been with the team since 2013 and led them to three playoff appearances.
Counsell has been successful in his managerial career, leading the Brewers to a division title in 2018 and a wild-card berth in 2019. He has also been praised for his ability to develop young players and his willingness to embrace analytics.
The Guardians have not yet made an official announcement about their managerial search, but it appears that Counsell is a serious candidate for the job. If he is hired, he would be the first manager in team history to have previously managed another major league team.
It remains to be seen if Counsell will be the next manager of the Guardians, but it is clear that he is a serious candidate for the position. His experience and success with the Brewers makes him an attractive option for the team. It will be interesting to see if he is ultimately chosen as the next manager of the Guardians.
