Interviews to find Terry Francona replacement continue

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CLEVELAND (AP/BNN)-- Craig Counsell's location in Cleveland baseball history is as World Series villain.

He could become something more attractive.

Counsell, who has led the Milwaukee Brewers to the playoffs 5 times in the past 6 seasons, is meeting Guardians about their supervisory opening, an individual knowledgeable about the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday. BNN's John Sabol also confirmed the interview was taking place in Cleveland.

Can verify #Guardians have Craig Counsell in the area today for an interview for their supervisory opening.

Counsell's agreement with the #Brewers ends tomorrow.@fox8news.
—-- John Sabol (@John_Sabol) October 30, 2023.

Counsell is satisfying with the Cleveland Guardians about their supervisory opening, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris, File).

Counsell's agreement with Milwaukee is set to end this week, however the Brewers are permitting him to look somewhere else while also hoping they can re-sign the desirable supervisor. The New York Mets are likewise supposedly interested in Counsell and have much more money to use him than either the small-market Brewers or Guardians.

Brewers primary owner Mark Attanasio has actually said on several celebrations that the team desires Counsell back in 2024.

Counsell has a fascinating connection to Cleveland. As a light-hitting infielder with Florida, he struck a game-tying sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series as the Marlins rallied to beat Cleveland and win a title.

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Counsell likewise scored the winning run in the 11th inning on Edgar Rentería's single off Cleveland's Charles Nagy.

Counsell played 16 seasons in the majors.

Cleveland is looking for a manager for the very first time since 2012 after Terry Francona, the winningest supervisor in club history, stepped down after this season.

The Guardians have talked to several prospects to replace Francona. Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona looks on before the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Detroit.

Milwaukee went 92-70 this season and won the NL Central title before getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Wild Card Series.

Counsell took over as Milwaukee's supervisor during the 2015 season after Ron Roenicke was fired. The Brewers had actually made a total of four playoff appearances before Counsell took over.

The longest-tenured manage in the National League, Counsell is 707-625 with the Brewers, giving him the club record for video games and wins managed.