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Craig Counsell, 3B, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsReds | Counsell could be a fit Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 3B Craig Counsell (Brewers) could be a fit with the Cincinnati Reds. Brewers | Not expecting to re-sign players before Thursday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents. MLB | Counsell receiving heavy interest Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 3B Craig Counsell (Brewers) has attracted interest from 12 teams, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees could be fits. Brewers | Counsell files for free agency CBSSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Tigers | Could pursue Counsell Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Detroit Tigers could go after Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell for second base if they lose out on re-signing 2B Placido Polanco and 2B Scott Sizemore (ankle) is not ready to go for the start of the year. Brewers | Counsell, Looper undergo surgery MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell (knee) and SP Braden Looper (knee) each had the meniscus in their right knees fixed Tuesday, Oct. 13. The team is saying that both surgeries were "routine" operations. Brewers | Counsell to have knee surgery The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell (knee) will have surgery to clean out a torn meniscus in his right knee. Brewers | Counsell reaches incentives The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell has earned $300,000 in games-played bonuses on top of his $1 million salary. Brewers | Braun sitting Monday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun is not in the lineup Monday, Sept. 14, against Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster. Braun is 5-for-23 (.217) in his career against Dempster. IF Casey McGehee is hitting in the No. 3 spot and 3B Craig Counsell is starting at shortstop. Brewers | Several clear waivers Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers C Jason Kendall, 3B Craig Counsell, OF Mike Cameron and SP Braden Looper all cleared trade waivers Thursday, Aug. 27, and can be traded to any team before the deadline Monday, Aug. 31. Brewers | Hoffman, others put on revocable waivers FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Milwaukee Brewers placed CL Trevor Hoffman, OF Mike Cameron, IF Craig Counsell, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper and 2B Felipe Lopez on revocable waivers. Hoffman doesn't have no-trade protection, but is comfortable in Milwaukee, is open to returning next season and opposed to a setup role, according to a source with knowledge of his thinking. Brewers | Escobar sitting Tuesday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar is taking the day off Tuesday, Aug. 25. 3B Craig Counsell is starting at shortstop in his place. Brewers | Counsell drives in three runs Saturday Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell went 3-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Houston Astros, with a triple and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Brewers | Counsell knocks in three Thursday The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell homered and drove in three runs Thursday, July 30. He now has four home runs this season after hitting four over the last two years combined. Brewers | Lopez unlikely to play Monday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Felipe Lopez is unlikely to arrive in time to start Monday, July 20. 3B Craig Counsell will receive the start at second base with IF Casey McGehee starting at third. Brewers | Counsell hit streak ends Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell saw his hitting streak end at 11 games Tuesday, June 30, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Brewers | Hardy leaves game early Friday The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SS J.J. Hardy (back) left the game Friday, May 22, with back spasms. He was replaced at shortstop by 3B Craig Counsell. Brewers | Counsell to be back in lineup Thursday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell will play second base against a right-handed pitcher Thursday, May 21. Brewers | Counsell the likely replacement at second B.J. Rains, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell is likely to be the primary replacement at second base with 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist) out for the year. However, manager Ken Macha indicated that Counsell will not be an everyday player. Brewers | Counsell gets Monday start The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell replaced 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist) Monday, May 18, and went 1-for-6 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Brewers | Counsell likely to start at second Monday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell will likely start at second base Monday, May 18, with 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist) injured. Brewers | Platoon developing at third base Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3Bs Craig Counsell and Bill Hall appear to be involved in a platoon at third base. Counsell has excelled against right-handed pitching this year, batting .354 (17-for-48) while Hall is hitting .222 (14-for-63) against righties. Counsell is likely to start at third Tuesday, May 12. He has been hot of late, recording eight hits in his last 17 at-bats. Counsell credits his success to eliminating movement in his stance before the pitch. "He modified his stance; he made adjustments," manager Ken Macha said. "I didn't see him with his hands high or whatever he did last year, but he's got a good eye and he'll take his walks. Now he's getting the bat in the zone. He's putting his name in the lineup." Brewers | Cameron, Counsell have success against Arroyo MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron and 3B Craig Counsell have hit Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo well in the last five years. Cameron is .300 with one RBI in 20 at-bats and Counsell is hitting .350 with three RBIs in 20 at-bats. Brewers | Hardy resting The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SS J.J. Hardy, who is hitting .156 and in a 1-for-20 slump, received the day off Friday, May 1, and may receive another day off Saturday, May 2. 3B Craig Counsell replaced Hardy Friday. Brewers | Counsell will not undergo surgery Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell (knee) will not undergo surgery on his right knee. He will continue to receive treatment for swelling in his knee related to a torn meniscus. "I don't have any limitations, so I don't see any need to do anything," Counsell said. "It's simple for me. I feel fine in the field, and that's all there is to it." Counsell is hitting .419 this spring. Brewers | Counsell may need surgery The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell (knee) may need surgery to repair cartilage in his knee and could begin the season on the disabled list. Brewers | Counsell may need surgery Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell (knee) is in the lineup Monday, March 30, but may need to undergo knee surgery, according to general manager Gord Ash. If Counsell does need to undergo surgery, he would miss two to three weeks. Brewers | Counsell rehab update Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell (knee) singled in two at-bats Saturday, March 28, in a minor league game, according to The Associated Press. Brewers | Counsell day-to-day The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell (knee) is day-to-day with swelling in his right knee. Brewers | Counsell does not play Wednesday The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell (knee) did not play Wednesday, March 25, but should be able to return to the lineup Thursday, March 26, according to manager Ken Macha. Brewers | Counsell leading competition with Lamb The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is leading the competition at third base with 3B Mike Lamb, according to manager Ken Macha. Brewers | Counsell records three hits in spring opener Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell recorded three hits in the team's Spring Training opener Wednesday, Feb. 25. Brewers | Lamb, Counsell likely to fill in at third SportingNews.com reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Mike Lamb and IF Craig Counsell will likely fill in at third base if 3B Bill Hall (calf) misses time to begin the regular season. 3B Mat Gamel could also see some time at third if he impresses during Spring Training. Brewers | Counsell to be primary backup at shortstop Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell will be the primary backup to SS J.J. Hardy this season. Counsell is also expected to see time at second base and third base. Brewers | Counsell deal official The National Post reports the Milwaukee Brewers' one-year deal with IF Craig Counsell became official Monday, Jan. 26, after he passed a physical. Cardinals | Team didn't pursue Counsell FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the St. Louis Cardinals didn't actively pursue IF Craig Counsell, who has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers | Counsell agrees to re-sign FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed with IF Craig Counsell on a one-year, $1 million contract, pending a physical. Cardinals | Team interested in Counsell FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers). Indians | Were interested in Counsell Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cleveland Indians were interested in free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers) before trading for 3B Mark DeRosa. Brewers | Interested in re-signing Counsell Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are interested in re-signing IF Craig Counsell. Mariners | Interested in Counsell Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners are interested in signing free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers). Mets | Could pursue Counsell Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Mets could pursue free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers) as a utility infielder. Pirates | May be interested in Counsell Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates may be interested in free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers). Brewers | Two file for free agency Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell and RP Guillermo Mota filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 3. Brewers | Counsell's option declined The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2009 option on IF Craig Counsell Friday, Oct. 31. Brewers | Counsell starting Game 2 Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is starting at third base and batting seventh in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS Thursday, Oct. 2. Brewers | Counsell could play shortstop Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell could play shortstop this weekend if SS J.J. Hardy (hand) is injured. Brewers | Counsell snaps hitless streak Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell snapped an 0-for-14 streak Sunday, Sept. 21, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He went 1-for-3 in the game and 4-for-24 on the team's road trip. Brewers | Counsell starting Tuesday Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell will start at third base Tuesday, Aug. 26. Brewers | Counsell collects milestone hit Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell picked up the 1,000th hit of his career Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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