First Melvin and then David Stearns recognize that Craig Counsell’s playoff and previous rebuild experience, being a player’s manager, organization experience, and managerial record are assets and important for the Milwaukee Brewers rebuild.
Playoff Experience
Before joining the Milwaukee Brewers as a player, Craig Counsell scored the winning run in both the 1997 World Series while with the Florida Marlins and in the 2001 World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was also NLCS MVP in 2001. While with the Brewers 2007-2011, Counsell appeared in both the 2008 and 2011 playoffs.
Rebuild Experience
When the Milwaukee Brewers began a rebuild in 2004, Craig Counsell was starting shortstop for one year until J.