Pat Murphy agrees to Bench Coach Position

[Jim Goulart]

Not sure when Brewers official confirmation will come, but it will, and to no surprise, Pat Murphy has agreed to be Counsell's bench coach.

 

Much has been written about their relationship, even before this piece, but here's Adam McCalvy from August.

 

Managers Murphy, Counsell go way back

Brewers skipper played four seasons at Notre Dame under Murphy

[1992casey]

Adam McCalvy stops short of providing details, but his tweet in response to Mass Hass' tweet essentially confirms this hire.

 

Not sure when #Brewers official confirmation will come, but it will, and to no surprise, Pat Murphy has agreed to be Counsell's bench coach.

Another Brewers coaching slot filled. This one has been in the works since May.

Here's a Haudricourt article from back in May stating that the Brewers were interested in Murphy back then:

 

Pat Murphy not joining Brewers coaching staff

 

The Padres weren't ready to release Pat from his contract at that time.

[dlk9s]

He should open a bar and name it after himself. Seems only natural.

[brewmann04]

so they basically filled all their vacant position on the manager staff pretty fast.

[Jim Goulart]

so they basically filled all their vacant position on the manager staff pretty fast.

 

Except for first base coach, bullpen coach, and any special assistants like John Shelby was...

[hawing]

If having a Murphy in the dugout helps the Brewers beat the Cubs, I'm 100% on board.

[jerichoholicninja]

As long he makes sure the Cardinals get as many beanballs back as they give he's a good hire.

[brewmann04]

Thanks Mass 1st base and Bullpen should be next I guess

[Matt Breen]

Murphy seems like a solid veteran voice that can help out Counsell. I sometimes forget Counsell hadn't managed prior to last year - I think he handled the in game situations pretty well. Murphy gives him a guy that he trusts, and a guy that has been through the grinder over many seasons as a coach and manager.

[JohnBriggs12]

If having a Murphy in the dugout helps the Brewers beat the Cubs, I'm 100% on board.

 

I'd prefer the one on the field but both would be fine.

[dlk9s]

Maybe the Brewers can hire a terrible, completely un-self aware GM to be first base coach.

[1992casey]

The stories are now being posted. But remember, you heard it here first.

 

Pat Murphy to be Brewers’ bench coach (San Diego Union Tribune)

 

Brewers hire ex-Padres manager Pat Murphy as bench coach (nbcsports.com)

 

Report: Pat Murphy to be hired as bench coach (jsonline.com)

[DocLuna7]

This video is pretty funny and paints Murphy in a humorous light. He was the manager for the Padres AAA team when this occurred: