I posted an article here headlined “The Cubs should fire Jed Hoyer.” Last June, I posted this followup on the topic. That’s just so you know I am no fan of the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. While he has done some good things in that position,

Things didn't go the way anyone wanted them to for the Chicago Cubs in the first season of the Craig Counsell era after giving the former Brewers skipper the largest contract for a manager in the history of baseball last offseason.

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell delivered a message that was both so direct and vague enough that it sounded like he called out his entire organization. “We should be trying to build 90-win teams here” instantly landed as a line that will be repeated throughout another long winter.

The Cubs hired Craig Counsell away from the rival Brewers last winter with the goal of returning to the top of the National League Central under Counsell's leadership and experience. Milwaukee wound up popping champagne in celebration of another division crown on Wednesday night.

Counsell knows they deserve better than this mediocre product. Big-market expectations are part of what lured him to the Friendly Confines — the chance to be challenged, scrutinized and celebrated for doing something massive. To the best fans in baseball, no one compares to you. pic.twitter.com/aOlzuTaQa0

Chicago Cubs skipper Craig Counsell put some pressure on the front office last week, saying there's a 'big gap' between them and the Milwaukee Brewers in the Na

PHILADELPHIA — President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer chatted with manager Craig Counsell a little ways up the third-base line Monday as batting practice came to an end before the Cubs ’ 6-2 loss to the Phillies in the opener of a three-game series.