http://www.milwaukeebrewerstickets.org Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:58:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Detroit Tigers came out of virtually nowhere to sign first baseman Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract worth $214 million.   While Fielder will be a menace in Detroit's lineup for years to come, it's certainly a huge risk to lock him up for such a long, lucrative deal.   Fielder's weight is ... /2012/01/29/fielders-deal-a-huge-risk/ Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and faces a 50-game suspension.   Braun was named the National League MVP this past season but apparently knew about the positive test with a month to play in the season.   The outfielder maintains his innocence, saying he didn't knowingly take anyting ... /2011/12/15/braun-tests-positive-for-peds/ The Milwaukee Brewers have traded for New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez to help them secure the division title.   Now comes the question as to whether or not Rodriguez will become the team's closer, replacing John Axford.   So far, the Brewers have made it clear that there is no controversy but that ... /2011/07/17/brewers-acquire-k-rod/ By Bud L. Ellis For a franchise with just three trips to the playoffs since its inception in 1969, the Milwaukee Brewers arrive in 2011 very optimistic they can capture the National League Central title. The Brewers went 77-85 a season ago, a three-victory drop from 2008 and 13 games ... /2011/03/25/brewers-look-to-grab-central-title/ Milwaukee Brewers ace Zack Greinke broke one of his ribs playing pick-up basketball and could start the season on the disabled list.   The Brewers gave up a host of prospects in the offseason to acquire Greinke and cannot be pleased by the news.   They expected to trot him out there on Opening Day, but ... /2011/03/14/greinke-has-broken-rib-from-basketball/ The Milwaukee Brewers have locked up second baseman Rickie Weeks with a four-year, $38.5 million contract.   There is also an option on the contract that includes another year, which could push the deal to $50 million.   Weeks is coming off an outstanding season where he finally realized his immense potential as the ... /2011/02/21/brewers-lock-up-weeks/ The Milwaukee Brewers and first baseman Prince Fielder agreed to a $15.5 million deal for 2011, avoiding salary arbitration. The deal is the highest in all of baseball for 2011 for any players that are eligible for salary arbitration. The Brewers were hoping they might be able to extend his contract, but ... /2011/01/20/fielder-gets-15-million-for-2011/ The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired pitcher Shawn Marcum from the Toronto Blue Jays for prospect Brett Lawrie. The Brewers have been looking for pitching help, especially after C.C. Sabathia signed a big deal with the New York Yankees. Marcum has a history of arm trouble but has been a very good pitcher ... /2010/12/11/brewers-acquire-marcum/ The Milwaukee Brewers have hired Ron Roenicke to be their next manager, giving him a two-year contract. Roenicke will get his first managerial job after spending 11 years as a coach with the Los Angeles Angels. While it has to be a thrill for Roenicke to finally become a manager, the length ... /2010/11/15/brewers-hire-roenicke/ The Milwaukee Brewers have declined the $7.5 million option on reliever Trevor Hoffman for the 2011 season. The 43-year old struggled for much of the season and eventually lost his closer's role to John Axford. The team could always consider bringing Hoffman back for next year, but it would be at a ... /2010/11/05/brewers-decline-hoffmans-option/