Craig Counsell reveals what Cubs really want from Ben Brown after demotion Cubs’ real message to Ben Brown becomes clear after Counsell’s comments By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The Chicago Cubs have paused Ben Brown’s development at the Major League level. After struggling in the Cubs’ loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Brown was optioned to Triple-A Iowa . Given the swing-and-miss stuff that Brown brought to the pitching staff, he was given an extended runway to carve out his role with the Major League team. Unfortunately, for a Cubs team