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Craig Counsell, 3B, Milwaukee BrewersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBrewers | 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. Brewers | Counsell starting Tuesday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is starting at third base Tuesday, Aug. 12. Brewers | Counsell starting Friday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is starting at third base Friday, Aug. 8. Brewers | Counsell seeing time The Associated Press reports the Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell has started the last three games at shortstop or third base. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Saturday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell was in the starting lineup at third base Saturday, Aug. 2. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Saturday Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is in the starting lineup at shortstop Saturday, July 26. Brewers | Counsell's playing time may be cut Anthony Witrado, of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell could see a cut in his playing time due to the acquisition of 2B Ray Durham. Counsell will likely back up SS J.J. Hardy. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Wednesday Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is in the starting lineup at second base Wednesday, July 2. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Wednesday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is in the starting lineup at second base Wednesday, June 18. Brewers | Counsell goes yard Tuesday Colin Fly, of The Associated Press, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell hit his first home run since July of 2007 Tuesday, June 17. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Tuesday Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is in the starting lineup at shortstop Tuesday, June 17, and is hitting in the leadoff spot. Brewers | Counsell starts at shortstop Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell started at shortstop Thursday, June 12, in place of SS J.J. Hardy (shoulder). Brewers | Counsell in lineup Wednesday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell was in the starting lineup at second base Wednesday, June 11. Brewers | Hall, Counsell to platoon at third Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Bill Hall and IF Craig Counsell will platoon at third base. Brewers | Counsell in lineup Wednesday Anthony Witrado, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers IF Craig Counsell is in the team's lineup Wednesday, May 14, against the Los Angeles Dodges. Counsell is playing second base and hitting seventh. Brewers | Counsell to get two starts per week Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Milwaukee Brewers will try to give IF Craig Counsell two starts per week to keep him sharp. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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