Spring Training Preview
Posted by Chase Morrison on February 11th, 2017
It is almost that time of the year again, patiently waiting for the snow to melt and the umpire to yell “PLAY BALL.” The count down calendar descending slower than dripping molasses. The sour taste of venom is still fresh, the thought of sharing the same interstate (I-94) with the world series champion makes the commute that much worse. Hearing the “GO CUBS GO” song on repeat is like nails on the chalkboard all off season.
With just under two months until opening day 2017, this week the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to Phoenix, Arizona to conduct their spring training activities. The pitchers and catchers have reported to camp embarking the unofficial kick-off to the 2017 pre-season. Familiar faces like Ryan Braun and Scooter Gennet will be back in the blue and gold. With the absence of All-Star catcher, Johnathon Lucroy and closer Jermey Jefferess the crew will have to replace them for the upcoming season. The Young Brewers club offers a plethora of young talent across the board. Can former player and current manager Craig Counsell take these pieces and turn them into a championship caliber squad?