Former Diamondback Craig Counsell Retires

by Rockkstarr12 on Jan 17, 2012 11:12 PM EST

It's a sad, bittersweet day for Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, & Milwaukee Brewers fans as a very familiar face to each of these clubs is retiring, ending a 15-year career...Craig Counsell, known to many as "C.C.", will be joining the Milwaukee Brewers, taking on a front office position with the team.

I've been a fan of Counsell's since way back when in his early days with the Rockies, along with former Rockie & Diamondback Quinton McCracken...Craig has always been known for his quirky batting stance and his quiet nature...also for his music selection for his at-bat song, the ever-popular "All Along The Watchtower" by the late Jimi Hendrix. Also a big fan of The Police, Craig has been known to drive into ballparks jamming the tune "Don't Stand So Close To Me".

Good Luck C.C....you'll be missed on the field but I'm sure this isn't the last we'll hear of you!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/craig-counsell-will-retire-from-baseball-join-milwaukee-brewers-front-office/2012/01/17/gIQAeRqg5P_story.html

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Awww,he was such a favourite with me. I hope he enjoys himself now in a different role.

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by hotclaws on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

So sad

I will wear his jersey tonight in his honor. Majorly bummed about him working with the Brewers. Ive been holding out hope he would come back here when he retired, but that was probably a long shot.

Thanks for 2001 and more, Craig.

by Counsellmember on Jan 18, 2012 1:38 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

You will be missed Craig

I loved having him on our team. It sucks he beat us this season on the Brewers though but I still cheered for him when he was introduced at the beginning of the game. After that it was Dbacks time!

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by Airwave on Jan 18, 2012 3:50 AM EST reply actions 1 recs