Count New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns among those who were stunned to see the Chicago Cubs hire Craig Counsell as their new manager.
"I didn't see that coming," Stearns told reporters while expressing he still has a good relationship with Counsell even though he will be managing in Chicago instead of New York:
SNY @SNYtvDavid Stearns talks about Craig Counsell heading to the Cubs:<br><br>"I didn't see that coming...I love Craig. Ultimately, he made the right decision for himself." <a href="https://t.co/pKtpOj9EiC">pic.twitter.com/pKtpOj9EiC</a>
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.