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Corey Hart Looks to Put Second Half of 2008 Behind Him

If you started watching the Brewers around mid-August of last season, there would be no way you would have thought that Corey Hart was an All-Star just a month earlier...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 44 reads 0 comments
Jeff Suppan to Take the Hill As Brewers Start Spring Schedule

If may not feel like it in Wisconsin, but spring is in the air in the form of Cactus League Baseball in Arizona. Wednesday will be the first game for the Brewers this spring as they will play host to Oakland at 2:05...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 33 reads 0 comments
A Happy Prince Fielder Arrives at Camp

Prince Fielder had 18 million reasons to smile, as he made his first appearance at Brewers' camp today. The 24-year-old Fielder also appeared trimmer in size and in better spirits than a year ago...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 146 reads 0 comments
Brewers' Home Away from Home: Maryvale, Arizona

Located in West Phoenix lies one of baseball's best Spring Training facilities. Built in 1998, the Maryvale Baseball facility is home to the Milwaukee Brewers from mid-February until the end of March...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 884 reads 1 comments
Milwaukee Brewers: Don't Let Preseason Picks Get You Down

Apparently, the Cubs have already wrapped up the division in the minds of reporters around the country. As I hear these predictions, I am reminded of a phrase by legendary broadcaster Chris Berman...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 137 reads 0 comments
Braden Looper's Importance Goes Much Further than His Stats

Whether you want to believe it or not, Braden Looper's presence will help the Brewers immensely. Looking at the Brewers staff before the Looper deal, the Brewers were worn thin with the rotation they had...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 92 reads 0 comments
Brewers Will Reach the Playoffs in 2009 If...

The Brewers' run to the playoffs was simply because they played as a team and never lost sight of the big picture. Any egos or attitude were left at home, and the team came together and battled the whole way through...

Written by Jeff Breen about 9 months ago 241 reads 1 comments
Brewers Hire Best Broadcasters in Baseball

If the Brewers elected players like they selected broadcasters over the years, they would no doubt have a few pennants on the wall. Jim Powell ended his long career as Bob Ueckers' partner in the broadcast booth...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 374 reads 1 comments
Milwaukee Brewers On Deck 2009: Things Overheard

As I cruised the convention floor, I was able to get some answers to some questions from players and staff. "I want to be a set up man" —Carlos Villanueva "I love Milwaukee but ...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 277 reads 1 comments
Ranking MLB's Ball Parks from Worst to Best (No. 30-26)

The following is my rankings of MLB's current Ball Parks. I will be covering five parks at a time. Feel free to comment... No. 30. Metrodome (46,564) The twins are in the final season at this atrocity...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 738 reads 1 comments
Brewers Done Making Moves...You've Got to Be Kidding Me

If Doug Melvin believes that the Brewers are ready to contend for a playoff spot next year, he's got another thing coming. Recent reports out of Milwaukee are saying just that...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 311 reads 3 comments
Photos from Brewers On Deck 2009

These are pictures I took at the Brewers on Deck festival Saturday Jan 24th. This first pic is with Mike Rivera. The Brewers held their festivities at the Midwest Airlines Center, downtown Milwaukee...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
It's Time For Ben Sheets to Go

Recently I have read many stories and listened to plenty of sports radio, and one thing always seems to come up... Ben Sheets of course...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 125 reads 1 comments
Milwaukee Brewers: Why "The Prince" Should Be King

If Prince Fielder felt that he should've cashed in after 50 home runs, then you can imagine how he'll feel if he doesn't cash in after carrying the Brewers to the playoffs during the final month...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 29 reads 0 comments
Senators Mid-Season Report

Two years ago, the Senators finished the season as the runner-up's in the Stanley Cup finals to Anaheim which was seen as somewhat of a disappointment...

Written by Jeff Breen about 10 months ago 39 reads 0 comments
Trevor Hoffman Is Better With Age, Like a Fine Wine

Normally I'm skeptical when any team goes after a player who was playing when a guy like Ryan Braun was learning to talk, but Trevor Hoffman, 41, who will suit up with the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers, is a solid investment...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Melvin Promises to Be More Active

After spending time with family on a cruise in the Caribbean, Brewers GM Doug Melvin returned this past weekend with one clear message. "We will be more active now." And with good reason...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
There Is Nothing To Report on in Brewerville

As the calendar turned to 2009, Brewer fans continue to see nothing new in the Brewers organization. The Brewers have made little to no news in the hot stove. Even the Brewers official Web site continues to have trouble finding stuff to report on...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
MLB Network to Give Baseball Fans Just What They Wanted

Starting Jan. 1, 2009, baseball fans will be able to enjoy baseball 24/7. The MLB Network will begin airing on New Year's Day. I think I speak for baseball fans all over when I say, "It's about time...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 31 reads 5 comments
Milwaukee Brewers' Wild Run to the Playoffs

In 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers came out of nowhere to win the NL WIld Card. Led by CC Sabathia, a mid season addition the Brewers were able to overcome adversity, a new manager, and a 26 year playoff curse to get to baseballs promise land...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 47 reads 1 comments
Knock, Knock—Anyone Home? Brewers GM Doug Melvin AWOL

Well, as free agents one by one are picked up, the Brewers continue to sit idle. It seems that the GM and winter meetings accomplished absolutely nothing. Perhaps Doug Melvin won big at the craps table in Vegas...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 68 reads 1 comments
Brewers' Playoff Appearance Best Present Received in Sports

Regardless of what is going on with the Brewers right now during the hot stove talks, Brewer fans everywhere will tell you that a playoff appearance was the best gift that you could give them...

Written by Jeff Breen about 11 months ago 71 reads 0 comments
Job Wanted: Milwaukee Brewers' Bullpen

Hey, baseball fans. I'm back after a week's break. Too much turkey, I suppose. Last time we left off, we were taking a closer look at the Brewers' starting pitching. It seems that the rotation is anything but set...

Written by Jeff Breen about about 1 year ago 192 reads 0 comments
Milwaukee Brewers Fielding Several Problems with Rotation

Eleven wins and seven complete games later, and CC Sabathia had his club in the playoffs for the first time since 1982. The 26-year drought was ended mostly in part due to the impressive outing produced by the "big man...

Written by Jeff Breen about about 1 year ago 225 reads 0 comments
Regarding Doug Melvin's Comments to Yankees: Good For You!

As a lifetime Brewer fan, I was happy to see a response from Brewers GM Doug Melvin regarding the Yankees offer to C.C. Sabathia...

Written by Jeff Breen about about 1 year ago 356 reads 8 comments

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Jeff Breen Article Archive

Corey Hart Looks to Put Second Half of 2008 Behind Him

Jeff Suppan to Take the Hill As Brewers Start Spring Schedule

A Happy Prince Fielder Arrives at Camp

Brewers' Home Away from Home: Maryvale, Arizona

Milwaukee Brewers: Don't Let Preseason Picks Get You Down

Braden Looper's Importance Goes Much Further than His Stats

Brewers Will Reach the Playoffs in 2009 If...

Brewers Hire Best Broadcasters in Baseball

Milwaukee Brewers On Deck 2009: Things Overheard

Ranking MLB's Ball Parks from Worst to Best (No. 30-26)

Brewers Done Making Moves...You've Got to Be Kidding Me

Photos from Brewers On Deck 2009

It's Time For Ben Sheets to Go

Milwaukee Brewers: Why "The Prince" Should Be King

Senators Mid-Season Report

Trevor Hoffman Is Better With Age, Like a Fine Wine

Melvin Promises to Be More Active

There Is Nothing To Report on in Brewerville

MLB Network to Give Baseball Fans Just What They Wanted

Milwaukee Brewers' Wild Run to the Playoffs

Knock, Knock—Anyone Home? Brewers GM Doug Melvin AWOL

Brewers' Playoff Appearance Best Present Received in Sports

Job Wanted: Milwaukee Brewers' Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers Fielding Several Problems with Rotation

Regarding Doug Melvin's Comments to Yankees: Good For You!

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