Historic Chicago Cubs Move Turns Sour as Milwaukee Brewers Fans Damage Property Honoring Former Hometown Skipper

Just when no one predicted it, the unexpected happened. With 29 out of 30 teams willing to fight at once, the baseball world is witnessing some historic changes this offseason. However, certain moves go beyond breaking records; some break hearts too. A recent mind-blowing deal has turned the city of Milwaukee from blue to red, all due to an unexpected move by a baseball icon. And the Chicago Cubs are the unlikely instigators.

The team just made a historical deal with the former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell, that shocked fans and players alike. Even the Brewers officials are finding it difficult to process. It may have just sparked a new rivalry between Cream City and the Windy City, resulting in destruction.

Chicago Cubs’s Latest Move Earns Milwaukee’s Fan Wrath, Ending the Night With Vandalism

Craig Counsell just signed a $40 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, becoming the highest-paid MLB manager by a large margin. The skipper played for the Brewers for six years and later took on the managerial position with a record for the most wins, totaling 707. Milwaukee is where Counsell?s home is but the plot twist is that the 53-year-old is leaving his hometown for divisional rivals. Questioning his loyalty, fans are understandably furious and took to vandalism.

The Cubs’ new manager, previously an icon in Milwaukee, has a sign named after him called ?Craig Counsell Park? in Whitefish Bay. Angry fans expressed their disappointment by damaging the property made in honor of the former skipper.?Someone added a three-letter profanity to the sign just after the news about Counsell came out. No one saw it coming and soon surprise turned to wrath.

On the other hand, the league is celebrating the move and the skipper for changing the narrative. A price tag of $40 million has never been seen before, with MLB managers considered some of the most grossly underpaid community.

But for Brewers fans, loyalty is worth more. This unexpected twist left them disheartened and they didn?t hold back in expressing their sentiments, both at the park and on social media.?

Milwaukee is hurt and angry at Counsell’s unprecedented move?

The $40 million deal that made Counsell shift to the Cubs has shaken the baseball community. Yes, it will be marked brightly in the history books of MLB, but it also questions one?s faithfulness.

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This decision will feel significant for some years to come, but it will shape the Brewers-Cubs rivalry.

One was unsurprised at how the city responded.

One Brewers fan was in agreement with the scenario.

One fan straight-up called him a traitor.

Brewers fans thought Counsell?s sign deserved this.?

While another fan stated some harsh truths.?

This mammoth contract has unquestionably added a new chapter of baseball rivalry, with Craig Counsell at the center. Let?s wait and watch how this story will unfold in the future.?

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