Correct, the days of player team loyalty left 25 years ago when owners were not loyal.
Why Did Counsell Leave?
Reason #1) Over a 100% pay bump for Counsell.
Reason #2) Trading for decent players over picking up DFA' ed players.
Reason #3) Brewers Ranked 21st in fielding of All MLB teams.
Reason #4) Brewers team batting average is .239 / Cubs team batting average is .265
And I know I missed a few reasons. Do ya blame him?