Pat Murphy appointed new Brewers’ coach as Craig Counsell replacement

The Milawukee Brewers have announced they have promoted bench coach Pat Murphy as general manager in place of Craig Counsell, who stepped down from the position.

Murphy has spent 8 years with the franchise in the role of Counsell’s second-hand and he was always the favorite to take the position once the former manager left for the Chicago Cubs.

A new era starts now…

Pat Murphy is officially the 20th manager of your Milwaukee Brewers! pic.twitter.com/3xBUd67gzQ

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“Pat Murphy brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion for the game of baseball as well as a familiarity with the Brewers organization, players, staff and culture,” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said in a statement. “Pat has been a significant contributor in the run of recent seasons of unprecedented success in franchise history. We are pleased to have Pat remain in the Brewers family and excited to name him manager today.”

It is a three-year deal and Murphy will be officially introduced on Thursday.