The Brewers are on their way to Spring Training!
While the rest of us are braving bitter cold temperatures and are continuing to dig out of the snow from last week, the Brewers are thinking of spring.
According to the official site of the Brewers, players will begin trickling into Maryvale Baseball Park today for early workouts. Pitchers and catchers must be in Phoenix by February 16, and their first workout is scheduled for the next day. Position players must report by February 23, and the Brewers' first full-squad workout will be February 24.
Not only am I itching for a ballpark frank and a winning home team, my partial-season tickets are burning a hole in my pocket as I anticipate Opening Day.
There are still ways to guarantee seats for the April 4 opener against the Giants. As the Brewers' Ticket Info Center explains, through February 14, fans can register through an online lottery for the opportunity to purchase up to four tickets to Opening Day. There will also be a limited number of Opening Day tickets (including standing room only) available at the Brewers Arctic Tailgate at Miller Park on Saturday, February 23 when individual game tickets go on sale.
And be ready to tune into the three Spring Training telecasts scheduled for March 14 against the Padres, March 16 against the Mariners and March 24 against the Rockies.
Ahhhh! I can smell the faint aroma of spring in the air and hear the "crack" of the bat and the umpire’s call and the applause of the crowd... and I'm reminded that it's almost upon us.
Go Brewers!
They are going all the way this season!
Posted by: Brewers Fanatic | February 13, 2008 at 03:48 PM
i feel ya karen. now that football season is over, i'm itching for the brewers season to start. the franks are good and all but the brats are even better, especially with stadium sauce.
Posted by: Justin | February 13, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Definitely looking forward to this season. And you are right about the sites, sounds, tastes, and smells. There is no substitute for any of these when it comes to a baseball game. I can't wait.
On another note, I have a food/beverage coupon as as a thank you from Mr Attanasio from last season with your name on it. Just let me know when you want to cash it in.
Go Brewers!
Posted by: Scott | February 14, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Do you know if all the young players signed on for this year?
Posted by: cc | February 17, 2008 at 07:43 PM
The youngins are all protected for about 3-6 years depending on who it is. Plus Hardy just avoided arbitration.
Posted by: Dave | February 18, 2008 at 10:57 AM
And once again, for year 5 or so in a row, I get to go to opening day with the old man and you dont. haha. sorry dont hate me! :P
Posted by: yo boy | February 25, 2008 at 04:44 PM