Counsell was always considered a leader in the teams he

played on, was always engaged in his community, respected by all, a fan favorite and considered a very cerebral player. Just perfect to become a great manager. Imagine bringing a small town team to the division championship in such a short period of time, starting with a recent history of mediocrity. He was my favorite player in mlb and is now by far my favorite manager. Incredible what his team accomplished this year. I understand he was very involved on the personnel side and has helped shape the team.